Jazz / Ethnic Fusion; Post-Bop; Post-Punk; Jam Bands; Soul-Jazz; Avant-Garde Jazz
Recorded: * July 24-26, 1994, Sears Sound, New York * January and February 1994, Puna, Hawaii
For its latest release, Medeski, Martin & Wood repaired to a hideaway on the island of Hawaii and jammed its way into an album worth of material with a characteristic blend of keyboard textures, heavy funk and a penchant for the sonic frontier. A harder-hitting effort than the previous Gramavision release, with less reliance on supporting guests, this provides the best approximation of MM&W's wildly popular live sets.
Medeski Martin & Wood John Medeski - piano, Wurlitzer, organ, Clavinet Billy Martin - drums, percussion Chris Wood - wood flute, harmonica, acoustic bass
Additional personnel Tonino Benson - vocals, sound effects Carl Green - Thai flute Danny Blume - guitar |