AstralSignal – Gene Harris – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

AstralSignal captures Gene Harris in a period of bold exploration, where celestial funk and jazz sophistication orbit each other in a groove-laden constellation. Released in 1974, this album finds the esteemed pianist stepping beyond his bluesy roots, embracing lush electric textures and heady arrangements that reflect the era’s adventurous spirit. The opening track’s swirling synths and tight rhythm section set the tone for a record that’s both grounded in Harris’s legendary touch and untethered in its creative ambition.

Listeners will find AstralSignal to be a rewarding dive into jazz’s more cosmic corners, featuring intricate interplay between keys, horns, and rhythm. Harris’s command of the electric piano brings a shimmering warmth to every track, while the band’s dynamic range keeps the experience unpredictable yet cohesive. For vinyl collectors, this album is a testament to the fertile collision between jazz, funk, and early fusion—a snapshot of an artist unafraid to push boundaries. Owning AstralSignal means holding a piece of jazz history that’s as inviting to newcomers as it is essential for seasoned enthusiasts seeking depth, groove, and a touch of the unexpected.

Track List:
1 – Prelude – 1:40
2 – Summer (The First Time) – 3:20
3 – Rebato Summer – 0:34
4 – I Remember Summer – 2:03
5 – Don’t Call Me Nigger, Whitey – 3:43
6 – Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong – 3:07
7 – My Roots – 4:18
8 – Green River – 3:02
9 – Beginnings – 5:51
10 – Feeling You, Feeling Me Too! – 1:58
11 – Higga-Boom – 5:58
12 – Love Talkin’ – 4:49