Primal Tracks

• Artist: Scott Henderson & Tribal Tech
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1994
• Total Time: 76:01
• Type: Compilation (best of), Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

There is plenty to like about this 1994 release of Tribal Tech material culled from the group's earlier offerings -- Tribal Tech, Nomad, and Dr. Hee -- specifically, the complex yet beautiful harmonic balance and dedicated interplay between Henderson's guitar and the rest of Tribal Tech (bassist and co-bandleader Gary Willis; drummers/percussionists Brad Dutz, Joey Heredia, and Steve Houghton; keyboardists David Goldblatt and Pat Coil; and saxophonist Bob Sheppard). In a genre of music that is completely ignored by the radio, the great thing about a hits collection like this is that the finest material (not necessarily the most commercial) is what makes the grade (and the track list). Selecting material for Primal Tracks must have been difficult, but the job was well-done. Each cut demonstrates the spirit of experimentation and musical dexterity that real fusion fans should expect from Tribal Tech, and there are more than a few classic Henderson solos to please shred fans with a taste for meticulous and occasionally outside-solid-body expansionism. This music speaks for itself, so fans familiar with Henderson's other projects (including his flashy solo blues recordings) would be wise to check out Primal Tracks, as it is a pronounced and articulate encapsulation of the splendid early-career work of the guitarist and his fine fusion band. ~ Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Elvis at the Hop	Scott Henderson, Tribal Tech	Scott Henderson	(4:34)
Got Tuh B	Gary Willis, Tribal Tech	Scott Henderson	(6:43)
Sub Aqua	Scott Henderson, Tribal Tech	Scott Henderson	(5:30)
Nomad	Scott Henderson, Nomad	Scott Henderson	(7:14)
The Necessary Blonde	Gary Willis, Tribal Tech	Scott Henderson	(6:52)
Bofat	Scott Henderson, Nomad	Scott Henderson	(8:30)
Wasteland	Gary Willis, Tribal Tech	Scott Henderson	(8:03)
Mango Prom	Scott Henderson	Scott Henderson	(6:45)
Self Defense	Nomad, Gary Willis	Scott Henderson	(4:58)
The Rain	Scott Henderson	Scott Henderson	(1:39)
Ominous	Gary Willis	Scott Henderson	(5:03)
Twilight in Northridge	Scott Henderson	Scott Henderson	(5:19)
Dense Dance	Gary Willis, Tribal Tech	Scott Henderson	(4:51)

Credits

Joe Heredia (Drums), Scott Henderson (Producer), Gary Willis (Producer), Richard Evans (Art Direction), David Goldblatt (Keyboards), Steve Houghton (Drums), Richard Evans (Design), Bob Sheppard (Saxophone), Brad Dutz (Percussion), Bob Sheppard (Flute), Brad Dutz (Mallets), Scott Henderson (Guitar), Gary Willis (Bass), Jim Snowden (Executive Producer), George Nauful (Executive Producer), Pat Coil (Keyboards)