Special Efx

Special EFX - Special EFX Allstars (2020) [Official Digital Download 24/48]

Special EFX - Special EFX Allstars (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Time - 57:24 minutes | 699 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front Cover

Three and a half decades after releasing Special EFX’s self-titled debut album, multi-faceted composer/guitarist Chieli Minucci is still blazing innovative trails in contemporary jazz, continuously finding that musical sweet spot between in the pocket, radio ready pop/soul/funk and progressive, freewheeling world fusion.

Special EFX - Special EFX (1984)  Music

Posted by JET 1 at Jan. 24, 2017
Special EFX - Special EFX (1984)

Special EFX - Special EFX (1984)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Image) +CUE, LOG | 218 MB | Covers Included
Genre: Jazz, Fusion | Label: GRP Records | Catalog Number: GRD-9505

Combining Latin and African rhythms with the light textures of MOR jazz, Special EFX emerged as one of the most prominent world fusion groups of their era. Formed in New York in 1982, Special EFX was essentially a duo comprised of guitarist Chieli Minucci and Hungarian-born drummer/percussionist George Jinda; debuting in 1985 with the album Modern Manners, they often recruited other musicians to help flesh out their state-of-the-art sound, among them Dave Grusin, Omar Hakim, and McCoy Tyner.

Special EFX - Peace Of The World (1991) {GRP Records}  Music

Posted by tiburon at May 24, 2021
Special EFX - Peace Of The World (1991) {GRP Records}

Special EFX - Peace Of The World (1991) {GRP Records}
EAC 0.95b3 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 300dpi | 295MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 115MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Smooth Jazz, Fusion, Latin Jazz

Smooth jazz outfit with a distinctive Latin/African vibe. Formed in 1982 by guitarist Chieli Minucci and drummer/percussionist George Jinda. Having recorded 13 albums they split amicably in 1995 after releasing 'Body Language'. George Jinda retained the use of the Special EFX name and recorded the album 'Here To Stay' before being incapaciated after suffering a stroke in 1997. The Special EFX name was handed back to Chieli Minucci who has since recorded and toured as Chieli Minucci and Special EFX.

Special EFX - Collection (1993)  Music

Posted by JET 1 at Dec. 19, 2021
Special EFX - Collection (1993)

Special EFX - Collection (1993)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Image) +CUE, LOG | 462 MB | Scans
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz | Label: GRP Records | Catalog Number: GRP 96902

Starting in the mid-'80s, guitarist Chieli Minucci and percussionist George Jinda co-led Special EFX, an unclassifiable group who combined together aspects of fusion, world music, rock, and pop in their own unique sound. Special EFX was a fixture on the GRP label during 1985-1993. This CD has 15 selections drawn from eight of their GRP sets and features the co-leaders (who take "Udu Voodoo" as a duo) joined by up to five other musicians, including several keyboardists, bassist Mark Egan, and drummer Dave Weckl. The melodic music (which often has electric keyboards as the lead along with Chielli's guitars) is full of complex pop rhythms, catchy themes, passionate solos, and subtle surprises. Although certainly not for jazz purists, Special EFX has their own interesting appeal and this sampler CD acts as an excellent introduction to their unusual and accessible music.

Special EFX - Mystique (1987) {GRP}  Music

Posted by tiburon at Feb. 19, 2024
Special EFX - Mystique (1987) {GRP}

Special EFX - Mystique (1987) {GRP}
EAC 1.1 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 600dpi | 291MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 143MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Smooth Jazz, Fusion

Combining Latin and African rhythms with the light textures of MOR jazz, Special EFX emerged as one of the most prominent world fusion groups of their era. Formed in New York in 1982, Special EFX was essentially a duo comprised of guitarist Chieli Minucci and Hungarian-born drummer/percussionist George Jinda; debuting in 1985 with the album Modern Manners, they often recruited other musicians to help flesh out their state-of-the-art sound, among them Dave Grusin, Omar Hakim, and McCoy Tyner. Long favoring an accessible and slick jazz-pop sound, the duo significantly altered their identity with 1990's Just Like Magic, adopting a more acoustic texture and exchanging Jinda's electronic percussion for what he dubbed "wooden world music."

Special EFX - Confidential (1989) {GRP}  Music

Posted by tiburon at April 4, 2021
Special EFX - Confidential (1989) {GRP}

Special EFX - Confidential (1989) {GRP}
EAC 0.99pb4 | FLAC tracks level 8 | Cue+Log+M3U | Full Scans 300dpi | 279MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 112MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Fusion, Smooth Jazz

Combining Latin and African rhythms with the light textures of MOR jazz, Special EFX emerged as one of the most prominent world fusion groups of their era. Formed in New York in 1982, Special EFX was essentially a duo comprised of guitarist Chieli Minucci and Hungarian-born drummer/percussionist George Jinda; debuting in 1985 with the album Modern Manners, they often recruited other musicians to help flesh out their state-of-the-art sound, among them Dave Grusin, Omar Hakim, and McCoy Tyner.

Chieli Minucci & Special EFX - Genesis (2013)  Music

Posted by mark70 at Aug. 2, 2013
Chieli Minucci & Special EFX - Genesis (2013)

Chieli Minucci & Special EFX - Genesis (2013)
MP3 320 kbps CBR | 64:58 min | 148 MB
Genre: Smooth Jazz, Fusion | Label: Shanachie

Special EFX and its award winning leader, guitar virtuoso Chieli Minucci have sold close to a million albums. Chieli Minucci & Special EFX virtually define the Smooth Jazz genre.
Genesis brings together some of Special EFX's all time favorite collaborators such as Mino Cinelu and Omar Hakiem (of Sting and Miles Davis fame) and virtuoso violinist Karen Biggs (Yanni) to collaborate on 11 thrilling originals that combine the magic of the last 30 years with the freshness of today.

Special EFX - Body Language (1995)  Music

Posted by juanchito at Dec. 2, 2013
Special EFX - Body Language (1995)

Special EFX - Body Language
EAC Rip | APE, IMG+CUE, LOG | HQ Scan | 49:33 | 315 MB
Genre: Jazz | Label: JVC Musical Industries

Special EFX - Play (1993) {JVC}  Music

Posted by tiburon at July 2, 2020
Special EFX - Play (1993) {JVC}

Special EFX - Play (1993) {JVC}
EAC 0.99pb4 | FLAC Image | Cue+Log | Full Scans 300dpi | 377MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 115MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: World Fusion, Smooth Jazz

Combining Latin and African rhythms with the light textures of MOR jazz, Special EFX emerged as one of the most prominent world fusion groups of their era. Formed in New York in 1982, Special EFX was essentially a duo comprised of guitarist Chieli Minucci and Hungarian-born drummer/percussionist George Jinda; debuting in 1985 with the album Modern Manners, they often recruited other musicians to help flesh out their state-of-the-art sound, among them Dave Grusin, Omar Hakim, and McCoy Tyner.

Special EFX - Deep as the Night (2017) [Official Digital Download]  Vinyl & HR

Posted by SERTiL at Nov. 20, 2017
Special EFX - Deep as the Night (2017) [Official Digital Download]

Special EFX - Deep as the Night (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/44.1 kHz | Time - 57:02 minutes | 626 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front Cover

Seminal contemporary jazz super group Special EFX mark their 35th year of recording and touring in 2017 with the release of Deep As The Night their 21st studio recording and first celebrating their recent partnership with the Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm record label. Formed in 1982 the as the brainchild of the duo of Chieli Minucci and George Jinda, the combination of Chieli’s edgy driving style and George’s sense for temperament and melody struck a perfect balance and the rise of a distinctive new and original sound that incorporated heavy percussive world elements fused with smart, energetic, playful and memorable guitar lines.