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“Produced by Bob Thiele and recorded at Electric Lady studios with engineer Eddie Kramer, Barefoot Boy is one of Larry Coryell’s finest recordings as a leader. … This recording is a noteworthy example of the possibilities inherent in the early days of fusion, blending the electrifying energy of rock with the improvisational excitement of jazz.” – Jim Newsom/AllMusic.

Track listing:
1. “Gypsy Queen” (Gábor Szabó) 11:50
2. “The Great Escape” (Coryell) 8:39
3. “Call to the Higher Consciousness” (Coryell) 20:00

Personnel:
Larry Coryell – guitar
Steve Marcus – soprano saxophone (1, 2), tenor saxophone (3)
Mike Mandel – piano (3)
Mervin Bronson – bass (2, 3)
Roy Haynes – drums
Lawrence Killian – conga
Harry Wilkinson – percussion

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Released: 1971
Studio: Electric Lady Studios, New York
Length: 40:35
Label: Flying Dutchman
Producer: Bob Thiele