This Beat Goes On two-fer assembles a pair of Johnny "Hammond" Smith's classic mid-'70s crossover efforts. The creative zenith of Smith's jazz-funk pursuits, Gears pairs the veteran keyboardist with

Gears/Forever Taurus

This Beat Goes On two-fer assembles a pair of Johnny "Hammond" Smith's classic mid-'70s crossover efforts. The creative zenith of Smith's jazz-funk pursuits, Gears pairs the veteran keyboardist with the sibling production duo of Larry and Fonce Mizell, whose shimmering, sun-kissed sensibilities perfectly complement the profoundly deep grooves. Bolstered by fusion all-stars including Harvey Mason, Jerry Peters, and Hadley Caliman, Smith strips his performance of all pretense and artifice, forging lean, sinuous solos that ascend into the stratosphere. Mizell trademarks including wah-wah guitars, danceclub-ready rhythms, and celestial backing vocals further embellish the record's cinematic grandeur. Smith teamed with another sibling production tandem, Wade and Ralph Marcus, for the follow-up Forever Taurus. The handoff is virtually seamless, and for all of the album's commercial appeal, it still boasts the harmonic innovation and melodic beauty of Smith's most persuasive efforts. Rotating between electric piano, ARP synthesizer, and his namesake Hammond organ, Smith contributes some of his fiercest and funkiest solos, riding the crest of sublimely textured grooves as evocative as titles like "Cosmic Voyager," "Walk in Sunshine," and "Ghetto Samba" promise. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Country USA
Brand Ace Records
Manufacturer Beat Goes Public Bgp
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 1992-10-26
UnitCount 1
Format Import
UPCs 029667273725
EANs 0029667273725

Country	USA
Brand	Ace Records
Manufacturer	Beat Goes Public Bgp
Binding	Audio CD
ReleaseDate	1992-10-26
UnitCount	1
Format	Import
UPCs	029667273725
EANs	0029667273725

Gears/Forever Taurus

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