Moscow

In 1985, after the release of the "Equator" album and the subsequent departure of singer Pete Goalby, Uriah Heep were once again looking for new members to fill vacant posts. Mick Box knew that once they had sorted out personnel situation they should be able to obtain a recording contract. Auditions were held and resulted in Phil Lanzon (ex-Sweet/ Grand Prix) being drafted in as replacement for John Sinclair on keyboards and Bernie Shaw, a talented Canadian (ex Grand Prix/ Stratus) being brought in to fill the lead vocal shoes. Shaw was recruited as the replacement for Stef Fontaine. Fontaine had been brought in to replace Pete Goalby but his tenure with the band was short-lived, only surviving one American tour.

This historic live document captures the legendary pianist and composer Dave Brubeck during his triumphant, heavily publicized 1987 tour of the Soviet Union. Performing before a captivated, packed audience in Moscow, Brubeck leads a phenomenal quartet that substitutes the traditional alto saxophone chair with the exquisite, woody textures of clarinetist Bill Smith. Backed by the rock-solid rhythm section of drummer Randy Jones and the leader's son, Chris Brubeck, on electric bass, the group delivers an inspired, loose, and exploratory performance. The tracklist features expansive, lively updates of Brubeck's most famous odd-meter masterpieces, including "Three To Get Ready," the clapping syncopation of "Unsquare Dance," and a soaring, definitive rendition of the timeless "Take Five." It stands as an indispensable high-fidelity document of cultural diplomacy and late-career creative vitality, showcasing Brubeck's trademark heavy-chord structures and brilliant classical-meets-cool jazz interplay.