GHS


3
8 tracks - playing time: 67:31 min.
Mascot
Rating: 8/10
 
3 is the third record of GHS. The band name is an abbreviation of the members last names. The music is characterized by a stewing rhythm section with Stu Hamm on bass, Steve Smith (Journey) on drums and alternating guitar play by Frank Gamble (Chick Corea`s Elektric Band). Listening to their music one gets overwhelmed by the incredible skills of these musicians. Whatever neat trick they perform during this 67-minute jam session, it all sounds so natural. All tracks sound really compact, although there is a lot of soloing, it always fits the music.

Highlights are the bluesy "Confuse-A-Blues" and the last track called "The Challenger", both composed by Gamble.

This is a very nice album if you’re interested in jams or jazz-fusion music. Although GHS’ compositions clearly evolved on their third record, I find it rather hard to maintain my attention. Therefore I prefer to listen to this record on the background.

(Geert)

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