Dave Valentin - Land of the Third Eye

Styles: Jazz Funk
Year: 1980
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:21
Size: 102,5 MB
Art: Front

(4:38)  1. Sidra's Dream
(5:44)  2. Astro-March
(5:04)  3. Open Your Eyes
(4:26)  4. Fantasy
(6:56)  5. Land of the Third Eye
(6:27)  6. The Tellers
(6:56)  7. Pana Fuerte (Strong Friendship)
(4:05)  8. Sidra's Dream - Single Version

A fantastic funky album from flute man Dave Valentin done right after his time on the New York Latin underground, including some work with Ricardo Marrerro and in that lean, sharp sound of the early years of the GRP label! The vibe here is more CTI than the smoother later sound of the imprint and the arrangements have plenty of space for Dave's flute to soar out in Bobbi Humphrey-like solos amidst larger charts from Dave Grusin, Dennis Ball, and Valentin himself. Grusin also plays a fair bit of keyboards on the record, Marcus Miller plays bass, and one track features sweet guest vocals from Luther Vandross and Patti Austin. Titles include "Open Your Eyes", "Fantasy", "Astro March", "Land Of The Third Eye", and "Sidra's Dream". CD features a bonus 7" mix of "Sidra's Dream".  © 1996-2019, Dusty Groove, Inc. https://www.dustygroove.com/item/863731/Dave-Valentin:Land-Of-The-Third-Eye-with-bonus-track

Personnel:  Arranged By – Dave Grusin, Dave Valentin, Dennis Bell, Michael Viñas; Bass – Lincoln Goines, Marcus Miller; Chorus – Jeff Norell, Luther Vandross, Patti Austin; Congas – Rafael de Jesus, Roger Squitero; Drums – Buddy Williams, Tito Marrero; Guitar – Jeff Mironov, Michael Viñas; Piano – Dave Grusin, Jorge Dalto, Oscar Hernandez

Land of the Third Eye

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