Miroslav Vitous Infinite Search

Limited Edition 180g Audiophile Vinyl!
Bassist Miroslav Vitous leads an all-star group consisting of Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, Joe Henderson, Jack DeJohnette, and Joe Chambers.
"With John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, and Jack DeJohnette, this group rivaled the best fusion bands of the day. It must have been an intimidating challenge for a young Czech bassist to lead such a group on his debut album as a frontman, especially since he composed five of the six tracks. Recorded in late 1969, roughly the same time as the historic "Bitches Brew", and the year before Vitous began a stint with the innovative Weather Report, this was trend-setting fusion. It's produced by Herbie Mann, for whom Vitous played on such albums as "Memphis Underground" and "Stone Flute"." - Mark Allan/AMG
Vitouš' first album; also outstanding in the 21st century. If you are interested in finding out how 'Jazz-Rock Fusion' began, this record is indispensable for you. DeJohnette and Mclaughlin both had to prove something at that time and you can tell that. Vitouš had received a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music in Boston, but here's proof that he didn't need that at all and instead probably panicked the college before he went out of college to Herbie Mann, had occasional gigs with Miles, recorded with Shorter and Zawinul, which eventually led to Weather Report. A brilliant and influential debut by a wonderful talent; a must! - J. Miller

Features:

• Limited Edition
• 180g
• Remastered Audiophile Vinyl

Musicians:

• Miroslav Vitous, bass
• Herbie Hancock, electric piano
• John McLaughlin, guitar
• Joe Henderson, tenor saxophone
• Jack DeJohnette, drums
• Joe Chambers, drums

Selections:

Side A
1. Freedom Jazz Dance
2. Mountain In The Clouds
3. When Face Gets Pale
Side B
1. Infinite Search
2. I Will Tell Him On You
3. Epilogue

Recorded November 1969 at the A&R Studios in New York.