The Swing Of Delight – Devadip Carlos Santana* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Released in 1980, ‘The Swing of Delight’ finds Carlos Santana—here as Devadip, in his spiritually transformative phase—bridging worlds of jazz, rock, and Eastern philosophy. This album is an audacious celebration of fusion, gathering a veritable constellation of jazz legends: Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams, all alumni of Miles Davis’s most groundbreaking ensembles. Together, they craft expansive soundscapes where Santana’s searing guitar lines converse with lush, complex rhythms and evocative piano motifs. Unlike Santana’s earlier, more rock-oriented records, this album is a meditative exploration: improvisational yet deeply intentional, spiritual without losing its groove. Each track feels like an invitation to both introspection and transcendence, channeling the era’s hunger for musical and metaphysical experimentation. For vinyl collectors and lovers of jazz fusion, ‘The Swing of Delight’ is a document of a singular moment—when boundaries dissolved and the impulse to seek meaning through sound reached new heights. This album doesn’t just reward attentive listening; it transforms it into a journey. A must-have for those who appreciate music as a spiritual and communal act.

Track List:
A1 – Swapan Tari – 6:46
A2 – Love Theme From “Spartacus” – 6:50
B1 – Phuler Matan – 5:52
B2 – Song For My Brother – 6:56
C1 – Jharna Kala – 7:11
C2 – Gardenia – 7:08
D1 – La Llave – 3:40
D2 – Golden Hours – 6:36
D3 – Shere Khan, The Tiger – 5:45