A leading band in the developpement of the South America progressive rock scene with Los Jaivas and a few others. Their music is a solid combination of jazz rock, ethnic folk with sometimes subtle "spacey" symphonic arrengements. The initial formation is composed by Altar Tokatlian (winds), Gustavo Santaolalla (voice and guitar), Guillermo Bordarampe. They first formed several bands in the 60s (The Rovers, The Blackbyrds, The Crows) to play covers. They finally recorded their first effort back at the end of the 60?s. It?s an orinal mixture of typical Latin folk, acoustic music and 60?s "acid" rock. After the departure of Alberto Cascino, the drummer Horacio Droopy Gianello integrates the band. They record "Suite numero 1" in 1972 also for RCA. The album "Tiempo de resurreccion" published the same year will affirm the own musical identity of the band: an outstanding blend of fusion "folk" music with jazz rock. The double LP "Sudamerica o il regresso a la Aurora" represents the summit of the band in term of orchestral achievement. The music offers an unique multi influences rock universe, made of blues, native music, jazz...Released in 1973 "Inti-Raymi" is a good following to their previous effort but generally seen as less captivating. After the spiritual "Ara Tokatlian & Enrique Villegas : inspiracion" (1975) "Los elementales" (1977) will largely put the stress on freak out jazzy rock improvisations. After this classic period the band has continued to produce records until today, reaching their sound in a more new age and mellow jazz direction.

Philippe Blache, FRANCE

Drumset Technique (Disc One) Steve explains hand and foot technique in unprecedented detail and forms the core of what drummers need to know to improve their sense and technical skills. Segments include: hand technique, foot technique, the art of practice, exercises, licks and phrases, independence / interdependence implied metric modulations, and four songs long drum solo. History of U.S. Beat (Disc Two) With the help of a band all-star, Steve explains the evolution of the battery in the music the way the United States drumset was first used in all major styles and how closely related all the styles are. Segments include: early New Orleans jazz band leading, bebop, rhythm & blues, country, blues, gospel, rock, funk and jazz / rock. In addition, Steves group Vital Information plays seven complete songs that present applications of the techniques and complex rhythms explained in Disc.

Veteran teacher and performer Clay Moore (who has opened for the likes of the legendary Chuck Mangione and Spyro Gyra, among others) teaches this instructional aimed at intermediate and advanced students, to help them understand the intricacies of music theory. Chock full of facts and tip to help guitarists improve their playing, Moore covers the entirety of jazz technique and theory in this comprehensive, highly effective lesson.

Jeff Beck is no stranger to Friday Music. We continue to strive to bring the fans his greatest music ever recorded in both 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl and now on remastered compact disc collectors editions.....Jeff Beck Live At B.B. King Blues Club is such a wonderful performance, and this unique session fortunately was captured at this intimate setting. Hearing the Guitar Shop trio once again is a thrilling event to behold as you hear shredder delights like Angel, People Get Ready, Goodbye Pork Pie Hat, material from Blow By Blow, There And Back.....he plays them all. SHREDDERS UNITE!

An amazing package of work from George Duke - 6 of his legendary fusion albums for MPS Records, including the never-reissued double-length set Solus / The Inner Source! That incredible album is worth the price of the package alone - as it begins with some sublime trio work from Duke, rooted in jazz but already stretching out in amazing ways - then moves into some even hipper Latin-styled grooves, with Jerome Richardson on reeds and Luis Gasca on a bit of trumpet! Other albums in the set are equally great - and trace Duke's evolution from straighter jazz into funky freer fusion and soul - an incredible musical shift that's presented on the albums Faces In Reflection, Feel, I Love The Blues She Heard My Cry, The Aura Will Prevail, and Liberated Fantasies - each of them classics in their own right, presented together wonderfully here in this complete MPS package! The set is amazing - with a whopping 64 titles in all, and complete notes on all the music - including some recollections from Duke himself.

Indulge yourself with the harmonious fusion of puzzle, light, and music. Experience the famous console game now available for your PC with enhanced, stylish graphics and block-rocking beats. As you create 2x2 squares in the same color, the vertical time line wipes them away from left to right. Play to the music dynamically generated in synch with your game-play. The award-winning game is an addictive puzzler with 2 intriguing modes: 'Time' and 'Puzzle Mission'.

Funky Rock House is a hard-hitting crazy fusion of Funk, Rock, Pop, House, and more! This product brings you the drive of House music, the grunge of Rock, catchy Pop melodies and a combination of crazy riffs and sound effects to give you the elements you need to produce heart-pumping, chart-topping, club-rocking hits!

From the producers at Seatles Perimeter Sound Arts, Abstract World Fusion II is inspired by traditional music from around the world and reinterpreted into a deep artistic vision. Past meets future, resulting in musical components that bring a rare depth of soul to your mix. Harp, guitar, flute, violin, hammered dulcimer, percussion, synths and soundscapes combine in world, ambient, experimental and electronic influences to make this set an endless source of inspiration for any project.