Tribal Tech "Face First"

Tribal Tech "Face First"

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Tribal Tech
Face First
The Story
Guitarist Scott Henderson and bassist Gary Willis, known as Tribal Tech (the renegade rock/jazz/fusion warriors) are back with the release of their 1993 album, entitled "Face First". Equally adapt at recalling Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix, the band successfully bridges the gap between jazz and rock, blending elements of entities such as Weather Report, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Frank Zappa and Return To Forever, while simultaneously expanding the dimensions of jazz. Scott Henderson (also known for his work with the Chick Corea Elektric Band and The Zawinul Syndicate) is generally admired as one of the most exciting fusion guitarists in the world today. Gary Willis first made a name for himself in the bands of Wayne Shorter and Allan Holdsworth. Incredibly tasteful phrasing and standout guitar playing dominate "Face First", and interestingly, in a somewhat bizarre move, the band dedicated the song "Boat Gig" to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert King.
The Music
07:03 Face First Instrumental
06:20 Canine Instrumental
07:21 After Hours Instrumental
06:03 Revenge Stew Instrumental
09:44 Salt Lick Instrumental
06:41 Uh...Yeah OK Instrumental
09:45 The Crawling Horror Instrumental
01:34 Boiler Room Instrumental
05:57 Boat Gig Vocal
06:13 The Precipice Instrumental
05:39 Wounded Instrumental
The Artists
Scott Henderson Guitar, Production, Background Vocals on "Boat Gig"
Gary Willis Bass, Production, Background Vocals on "Boat Gig"
Scott Kinsey Keyboards, Background Vocals on "Boat Gig"
Kirk Covington Drums, Vocals on "Boat Gig"
Dana Sue Collins Background Vocals on "Boat Gig"
Cheryl Graul Background Vocals on "Boat Gig"
Brett Garsed Background Vocals on "Boat Gig"
Jim Snowden Executive Production
George Nauful Executive Production
T.J. Helmerich Engineering, Mixing
John Radzin Engineering Assistance
Wayne Steiner Engineering Assistance
Steve Hall Mastering
Michelle Laurencot Art Direction, Design
Jeffrey Weiss Photography
Nathaniel Welch Photography
Recorded April-May, 1993 At Alpha Studios, Burbank, CA and Cherokee Studios, Hollywood, CA.

Mastered at Future Disc Systems, Hollywood, CA.