JAZZ FUSION L.A. Express - Joni Mitchell 33 LP Caribou X698 Shadow Play 1976 V+

Description: CONDITION V+ to E this is a PROMO release of the L.A. EXPRESS and their second LP, SHADOW PLAY, with Cover Art by JONI MITCHELL …a 33 rpm 12" LP with record and cover in decent condition, issued in 1976, it was critically acclaimed and bridged JAZZ FUSION with a ROCK attitude on CARIBOU PZ 34355.The L.A. EXPRESS headed out of Los Angeles to work on their sophomore album Shadow Play. Their destination was James William Guercio’s Caribou Ranch, in Colorado which sat high above the mountains. It was an atmospheric and inspiring place, and perfect for writing and recording an album. Founder member of L.A. Express, John Guerin, wrote Velvet Lady and Mad Drums And Englishman (Mavro). New recruit Peter Maunu contributed Nordic Winds, Double Your Pleasure and Virtex. Victor Feldman penned Chariot Race, Dance The Night Away and Silhouette. Shadow Play was written by David Luell and R. Philipe. These songs were recorded by L.A. Express at the Caribou Ranch, with a little help from their friends. This time around, when recording Shadow Play began, L.A. Express’ rhythm section featured drummer and percussionist John Guerin, bassist Max Bennett and guitarist Peter Maunu. They were joined by saxophonist David Luell and Victor Feldman, who played piano, Fender Rhodes, Arp Odyssey, Hammond organ and congas. Joining L.A. Express were two vocalists Paulette McWilliams and Joni Mitchell, who featured on three tracks. Again rather than employ a producer, The L.A. Express decided to take produce the Shadow Play themselves. It was ready for release during the second half of 1976. Before that, critics had their say on Shadow Play, which would be the second album L.A. Express had released. Shadow Play was well received by critics, who noticed that L.A. Express had moved from fusion towards a rockier sound on Shadow Play. The addition of the two guest vocalists was welcomed, which showed another side to L.A. Express They were a chameleon-like and versatile bandWill be shipped in a NEW LP record box.Combined shipping offered Thanks for looking !

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Location: Coldwater, Ohio

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