Billy Cobham — Little Big Beat Studios, 2023

Filmed live session by Billy Cobham at Little Big Beat Studios in Liechtenstein, released in 2023. The Panamanian-American drummer, a fusion pioneer and historic member of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, plays here live, with no overdubs, in Little Big Beat’s Studio Live Session format. The programme runs through his jazz-fusion repertoire, from ‘Cuba On The Horizon’ to the essential ‘Stratus’ and ‘Crosswinds’, and includes a drum solo that recalls why he remains a benchmark on the instrument. Backed by Emilio Garcia on guitar, Victor Cisternas on bass, and Steve Hamilton and Jorge Aguilera on keyboards, he delivers powerful playing and an undiminished sense of groove. This multi-song live concert, captured with audiophile care, is an ideal gateway into the world of a fusion master. A full concert for every lover of drums and electric jazz. A reference for drummers and jazz-fusion enthusiasts, this Little Big Beat session captures Billy Cobham on undiminished form, carried by a carefully crafted analog recording, and confirms his status as one of the instrument’s defining voices.