Beck (album)


Beck is an album by guitarist Joe Beck which was recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's Studio in New Jersey in 1975 and released on the CTI label. The album was reissued in 1979 and 1987 as Beck & Sanborn.

Reception

reviewer Thom Jurek states "Beck is essential listening for anyone interested in mid-'70s commercial jazz. The chops are there, but far more than that, Beck leads a band into a soul-deep blowing session with killer charts, nasty tunes, and killer vibes".

Track listing

All compositions by Joe Beck except where noted
  1. "Star Fire" – 4:31
  2. "Cactus" – 4:55
  3. "Texas Ann" – 7:53
  4. "Red Eye" – 7:10
  5. "Cafe Black Rose" – 4:23
  6. "Brothers and Others" – 6:23

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