I always put Jeff Berlin under progressive rock. Part of that is because I think fusion is really just the jazz side of prog. Secondly, Berlin has been involved in a lot of progressive rock projects. Whether you think of this as jazz or prog, though (and musically it’s almost pure jazz) it’s a great set. The bass really shines. Of course, Berlin is the bass player, so that makes sense. Particularly when you consider he’s one of the best bass players out there. And, remember when you read that, bass guitar is my primary instrument to play.

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As this powers out, one can just say “wow.” It’s energetic fusion that is just plain awesome. I love it. It really grabbed my attention right out of the gate.  There’s a smoking hot section later in the track where the bass and piano seem to dance around one another that’s top-notch.