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Album Review: Tribal Tech
 

Review

Guitar god Scott Henderson is a fusion fanatic's dream, by virtue of his wild yet fluid and even melodic riffs. Bassist Gary Willis lacks Henderson's range compositionally and as a player, but still manages to keep the proceedings grooving. Backed by the keys of David Goldblatt, Joey Heredia's drums and the percussion of Brad Dutz, the two form a powerful musical bond as Tribal Tech. Unlike their previous album, TT's new disc features more melodies (the best ones, "Peru" and "Signal Path" are by Henderson), the softening effect of Goldblatt's key soloing and a tighter tune structure and production all around. There's still lots and lots of improvising, but on the less memorable Willis tunes, it seems to go on interminably. Pop jazz fans will finally be able to relate to Henderson's solid playing by virtue of a smoother context, but it's still mostly geared for the guitar lover or student. Extra credit is due for the very creative song titles, including "Elvis at the Hop" and "The Necessary Blond." ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Signal Path Scott Henderson Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Tribal Tech (6:26)
Big Girl Blues Scott Henderson Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Tribal Tech (6:15)
Dense Dance Gary Willis, Scott Willis Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Tribal Tech (4:51)
Got Tuh B Gary Willis, Scott Willis Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Tribal Tech (6:43)
Peru Scott Henderson Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Tribal Tech (7:23)
Elvis at the Hop Scott Henderson Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Tribal Tech (4:34)
The Necessary Blonde Gary Willis, Scott Willis Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Tribal Tech (6:52)
Fight the Giant David Goldblatt Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Tribal Tech (4:05)
Sub Aqua Scott Henderson Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Tribal Tech (5:30)
Formula One Scott Henderson Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Tribal Tech (4:44)
Wasteland Gary Willis Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Tribal Tech (8:03)

Credits

Scott Henderson (Synthesizer), Scott Henderson (Guitar), Scott Henderson (Guitar (Synthesizer)), Scott Henderson (Producer), Scott Henderson (Main Performer), Scott Henderson (Performer), Scott Henderson (Guitar Synth), Brad Dutz (Percussion), Michael Aarvold (Assistant Engineer), David Goldblatt (Keyboards), David Goldblatt (Producer), Bernie Grundman (Mastering), Joe Heredia (Drums), Peter R. Kelsey (Producer), Peter R. Kelsey (Engineer), Frank Salazar (Assistant Engineer), Gary Willis (Synthesizer), Gary Willis (Bass), Gary Willis (Producer), Gary Willis (Performer), Tribal Tech (Main Performer), David Bett (Art Direction), Andy Udoff (Assistant Engineer), Jeff Vaughn (Assistant Engineer), Lori Stoll (Photography), Jeff Vaugh (Assistant Engineer)
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Mentioned in

  • Primal Tracks (1994 Album by Scott Henderson & Tribal Tech)
  • Tribal Tech (Jazz Band, '80s-2000s)
  • Nomad (1988 Album by Tribal Tech)
  • Illicit (1992 Album by Scott Henderson & Tribal Tech)