Steve Khan • Tightrope

 

Review by John W. Patterson
What do you get when you have a superb rhythm section, saucy keyboards, a hot and brassy mini-horn section, and one very tasteful jazz- and chops-laden guitarist all come together with some jazz and some fusion in mind? You have the magic of Steve Khan and the Brecker Brothers coming together. With folks like this, and Steve Gadd and Bob James too, you have a formula for success.

Khan's compositions are smooth yet lively enough not to bore. His unique drive, and pristine flourish and tone on his modded Fender Telecaster, and even his deft acoustic work, all come together to make a very satisfying blend of sexy jazz and funked-up, be bop fusion. Yet there is that special touch that only Steve Khan can add that makes his releases a signature sound on each outing. If you listen closely, you will hear Larry Coryell-ian riffs and stylings (as Khan and Coryell used to jam together, and did record together).

Much ado is made about Mike Stern's guitar work in the '80s and '90s, but one listen to Khan and you will immediately hear who his big inspiration was. Next time you pick up an old Stern release you stand a good chance of seeing the words "produced by Steve Khan."
https://www.allmusic.com/album/tightrope-mw0000919537

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Reseña de John W. Patterson
¿Qué obtienes cuando tienes una sección rítmica excelente, teclados picantes, una sección de mini trompas candente y de metales, y un guitarrista cargado de jazz y chuletas de muy buen gusto que se unen con algo de jazz y algo de fusión en mente? Tienes la magia de Steve Khan y los hermanos Brecker uniéndose. Con gente como esta, y Steve Gadd y Bob James también, tienes una fórmula para el éxito.

Las composiciones de Khan son suaves pero lo suficientemente animadas como para no aburrir. Su impulso único, y su impecable florecimiento y tono en su Fender Telecaster modificada, e incluso su hábil trabajo acústico, se unen para hacer una mezcla muy satisfactoria de jazz sexy y funked, be bop fusion. Sin embargo, existe ese toque especial que solo Steve Khan puede agregar que hace que sus lanzamientos tengan un sonido característico en cada salida. Si escuchas con atención, escucharás riffs y estilos de Larry Coryell-ian (como Khan y Coryell solían improvisar juntos, y grabaron juntos).

Se hace mucho ruido sobre el trabajo de guitarra de Mike Stern en los años 80 y 90, pero si escuchas a Khan, inmediatamente escucharás quién fue su gran inspiración. La próxima vez que recojas un viejo lanzamiento de Stern, tienes muchas posibilidades de ver las palabras " producido por Steve Khan."
https://www.allmusic.com/album/tightrope-mw0000919537

Tracks:
1 - Some Punk Funk 5:20
2 - Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) 6:29
3 - Tightrope (For Folon) 5:44
4 - The Big Ones 6:02
5 - Star Chamber 5:19
6 - Soft Summer Breeze 5:00
7 - Where Shadows Meet 3:40

Credits:
    Alto Saxophone – Dave Sanborn* (tracks: 2, 3, 5)
    Arranged By – Bob James (tracks: 2, 6), Steve Khan (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 7)
    Artwork, Cover – Folon*
    Bass – Will Lee
    Clavinet – Don Grolnick (tracks: 3 to 5)
    Design – Paula Scher
    Drums – Steve Gadd
    Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Bob James (tracks: 1, 4, 5), Don Grolnick (tracks: 2, 3, 6, 7)
    Engineer [Assistant] – Doug Epstein
    Engineer, Producer [Associate] – Joe Jorgensen
    Guitar – David Spinozza (tracks: 3, 7), Jeff Mironov (tracks: 2, 4 to 7), Steve Khan (tracks: 1 to 4, 6, 7)
    Mastered By [Original] – Vladimir Meller*
    Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
    Photography By – Don Hunstein
    Producer – Bob James
    Reissue Producer – Moto Uehara
    Remastered By – Kouji Suzuki*
    Synthesizer [Oberheim Polyphonic] – Bob James (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 7)
    Tenor Saxophone – Mike Brecker* (tracks: 1, 3, 4)
    Trumpet – Randy Brecker (tracks: 3, 4)
    Twelve-String Guitar [Electric] – Steve Khan (tracks: 1, 5, 7)

Notes:
It has been a great pleasure for me to have a chance to collaborate with Steve Khan on his first solo album. I was constantly amazed at his knowledge of the entire spectrum of music. Steve's music signals a new era in jazz, combining the best elements of his rock, jazz & progressive background. It has been exciting watching it come to life on this record.
Bob James
Recorded at Media Sound Inc. N.Y.C. 1977

Label:    Columbia – 496852 2
Series:    Master Sound
Country:    Europe
Released:   
Genre:    Jazz, Funk / Soul
Style:    Jazz-Funk, Fusion
https://www.discogs.com/release/1708006-Steve-Khan-Tightrope

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