Billy Cobham & Asere A Latin Soul (2007)

Billy Cobham ‎- B.C. (1979)  Vinyl & HR

Posted by v3122 at July 25, 2021
Billy Cobham ‎- B.C. (1979)

Billy Cobham ‎- B.C. (1979)
Vinyl Rip | 32-bit/384 kHz | WavPack(Tracks) > 3.33 Gb | Artwork(jpg) > 4.86 Mb
or 24-bit/192 kHz | Flac(Image + Cue) > 1.43 Gb
or 24-bit/44.1 kHz | Flac(Image + Cue) > 445 Mb
Columbia, JC 35993 | Fusion, Funk, Jazz Rock

Billy Cobham had always incorporated elements of disco and funk into his solo recordings; however, this is the most painful example. Even his die-hard fans haven't forgiven him for this embarrassment…

Billy Cobham - Spectrum (1973)  Vinyl & HR

Posted by v3122 at Feb. 21, 2022
Billy Cobham - Spectrum (1973)

Billy Cobham - Spectrum (1973)
Vinyl Rip | 24-bit/192 kHz | Flac(Tracks) > 1.25 Gb | Artwork > 116 Mb
Atlantic/Warner-Pioneer, P-8384A | Japan | Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Jazz-Rock

Drummer Billy Cobham was fresh from his success with the Mahavishnu Orchestra when he recorded his debut album, which is still his best. Most of the selections showcase Cobham in a quartet with keyboardist Jan Hammer, guitarist Tommy Bolin, and electric bassist Lee Sklar. Two other numbers include Joe Farrell on flute and soprano and trumpeter Jimmy Owens with guitarist John Tropea, Hammer, bassist Ron Carter, and Ray Barretto on congas…

Billy Cobham - Drum 'n' Voice Vol. 5 (2022) {NIC 140}  Music

Posted by tiburon at Feb. 3, 2023
Billy Cobham - Drum 'n' Voice Vol. 5 (2022) {NIC 140}

Billy Cobham - Drum 'n' Voice Vol. 5 (2022) {NIC 140}
EAC 1.6 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3u | Full Scans 300dpi | 493MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 160MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Fusion

Billy Cobham has once again done music lovers the great honor of producing and writing this new volume in the incredible and prestigious Drum ‘n’ Voice series. Billy Cobham is a living legend of the drums, revered for his ultra-dramatic, muscular and bar-raising work with fusion pioneers the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Since the ’60s Cobham has appeared on over 300 recordings, including those by pop and rock icons such as Peter Gabriel, Jack Bruce, Bob Weir and James Brown, and has released more than thirty-five albums as a leader.
Billy Cobham - Fruit From The Loom (2007) {Billy Cobham Self-released}

Billy Cobham - Fruit From The Loom (2007) {Billy Cobham Self-released}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 420 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 151 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (jpg) -> 26 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 2007 Billy Cobham Self-released | [none]
Jazz / Fusion / Jazz Funk / Drums

Musicians team are impressive, including great Brian Auger ( and in some places you can hear his excellent keyboard sound), bassist Victor Bailey ( ex -Weather Report), big brass section and team of african drummers. Some Cobham old great compositions are included as well (Zanzeebar Dreams, Spectrum and Crosswinds). So, problem is not musicians or musical material, the problem is music itself.

Billy Cobham - Rudiments: The Billy Cobham Anthology (2001)  Music

Posted by JET 1 at Jan. 18, 2022
Billy Cobham - Rudiments: The Billy Cobham Anthology (2001)

Billy Cobham - Rudiments: The Billy Cobham Anthology (2001)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Image) +CUE, LOG | 908 MB | Scans
Genre: Jazz, Jazz Funk, Fusion | Label: Atlantic Records | Catalog Number: R2 74287

If ever anybody deserved a two-disc anthology of his offerings as a solo artist it's fusion drummer Billy Cobham. After making his stellar debut with John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra, Cobham made eight records for Atlantic from 1973-1978. To varying degrees, these recordings were true statements on the state of jazz-rock fusion. Many blame Cobham for being a member of the technical-expertise-is-everything school, and to a degree it may be true. But the tracks collected here by Barry Benson and Nick Sahakian provide evidence of something else entirely: that along with technical expertise in spades, Cobham had soul, groove, and a handle on how powerful rock & roll could contribute to jazz improvisation if harnessed in the right way. And every single track on these two discs does exactly that and more.
The Billy Cobham / George Duke Band - Live On Tour In Europe (1976) {Wounded Bird}

The Billy Cobham / George Duke Band - Live On Tour In Europe (1976) {Wounded Bird}
EAC 0.95b3 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 600dpi | 348MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 107MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Jazz-Funk

Following two studio recordings, this impressive band hit the road and cut this session with keyboardist George Duke. Their encounter provided for an uneven, but infectious, recording. "Hip Pockets," composed by Cobham, and "Ivory Tattoo," composed by Scofield, begin the session with some intense playing. Things get a bit goofy with "Space Lady" (a song which probably worked better live), and a bit melodramatic with "Almustafa the Beloved."

Billy Cobham - Drum 'n' Voice (2001) {Just Groove}  Music

Posted by tiburon at Feb. 5, 2023
Billy Cobham - Drum 'n' Voice (2001) {Just Groove}

Billy Cobham - Drum 'n' Voice (2001) {Just Groove}
EAC 0.95b3 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 300dpi | 362MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 126MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Fusion

Electric studio project with Billy Cobham and group of Italian musicians with guest appearances by Michael and Randy Brecker, Eddie Gomez, and even Gregg Brown from Osibisa. Billy lays down a solid groove and the musicians solo over and around the beat, through instrumental and vocal tracks. The group perform original jazz/funk/fusion material, and a new version of Billy Cobham's 'Red Baron' with vocals.

Billy Cobham - Total Eclipse (1974) [Reissue 2005]  Music

Posted by Designol at Oct. 28, 2022
Billy Cobham - Total Eclipse (1974) [Reissue 2005]

Billy Cobham - Total Eclipse (1974) [Reissue 2005]
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 306 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 149 Mb | Scans included
Label: Atlantic/Warner Jazz | # 8122765852 | Time: 00:44:05
Fusion, Post-Bop, Jazz-Funk, Jazz-Rock

This is Billy Cobham's third solo recording under his own name and is a fine follow-up to Crosswinds. The mini-suite "Solarization" not only showcases the band's technical abilities, but also Cobham's strong compositional skills. It also features a schizophrenic piano solo ("Second Phase") from the underrated pianist Milcho Leviev, who sounds like a mutation of Cecil Taylor and Bill Evans. The funky "Moon Germs," on which John Abercrombie is pushed to inspiring new heights, became a Cobham classic. "The Moon Ain't Made of Green Cheese" is a beautiful flugelhorn solo by Randy Brecker backed by Cobham's debut on piano. The band stretches out on the lengthy "Sea of Tranquility," while "Last Frontier" is a gratuitous drum solo. This recording is highly recommended as Cobham still sounds inspired.

Billy Cobham - Spectrum (1973) [Audio Fidelity, Remastered 2016]  Music

Posted by Designol at Dec. 17, 2022
Billy Cobham - Spectrum (1973) [Audio Fidelity, Remastered 2016]

Billy Cobham - Spectrum (1973) Mastered by Kevin Gray, 2016
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 231 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 101 Mb | Scans included
Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Jazz-Rock | Label: Audio Fidelity | # AFZ5 234 | 00:37:40

Drummer Billy Cobham was fresh from his success with the Mahavishnu Orchestra when he recorded his debut album, which is still his best. Most of the selections showcase Cobham in a quartet with keyboardist Jan Hammer, guitarist Tommy Bolin, and electric bassist Lee Sklar. Two other numbers include Joe Farrell on flute and soprano and trumpeter Jimmy Owens with guitarist John Tropea, Hammer, bassist Ron Carter, and Ray Barretto on congas. The generally high-quality compositions (which include "Red Baron") make this fusion set a standout, a strong mixture of rock-ish rhythms and jazz improvising.

Billy Cobham - Many Years BC (2001)  Music

Posted by gribovar at Oct. 2, 2022
Billy Cobham - Many Years BC (2001)

Billy Cobham - Many Years BC (2001)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 857 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 341 MB | Covers - 12 MB
Genre: Jazz, Fusion | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Snapper Music (SMDCD369)

This 2CD set illustrates fairly well Mr. Cobham's evolution through samples from 2 decades, extracting material from 6 albums, and presents it chronologically: Disc 1 begins with 3 tracks from 1985's "Warning", opening with a "re-vamped" version of "Stratus", a track originally released on his first solo album "Spectrum". Unfortunately missing on this compilation is "Mozaik", perhaps the most creative track on "Warning".
The next 5 tracks come from 1986's "PowerPlay", including all 6 parts of the "Summit Afrique" suite (only 4 parts were on the vinyl), demonstrating quite clearly the versatility of this creative drummer.
Disc 1 closes with 3 tracks from the "Picture This" album, released in 1987. Perhaps the weakest of his 3 albums for the GRP label, there's still some amazing performances included here…