Simon Phillips "Protocol III"

Country: UK
Genre(s): Jazz-Rock, Fusion
Label: Phantom Recordings
Format: CD, digital
Release date: May 15, 2015
Tracklist: 

1. Narmada - 5:42
2. Imaginary Ways - 7:02
3. Outlaw - 6:04
4. Catalyst - 6:27
5. Amrita - 7:22
6. Circle Seven - 8:01
7. You Can't But You Can - 8:45
8. Undercover - 6:57

Line-up: 
Simon Phillips - drums
Andy Timmons - guitars
Steve Weingart - Rhodes, keyboards
Ernest Tibbs - bass
   With
Satnam Singh Rangotra - tablas (1)

Description/Reviews: 

Despite the hundreds of recordings he's been on, and the dozens of amazing musicians he's worked with, Phillips' collaboration with superstar guitarist Jeff Beck continues to be a defining moment in his career. From Steve Weingart's atmospherically orchestral keyboard swells to Andy Timmons' gritty, blues-saturated guitar style and Phillips' own penchant for odd time signatures and exotic percussion sounds, El Becko's influence looms large on Protocol 3. And that's a good thing, because Protocol 3 is easily one of the year's most exciting jazz-rock recordings. Though Phillips dabbled in the smooth jazz arena during the 1990s, those tendencies have completely disappeared from his music. The eight tunes are a diverse and creative lot, all written or co-written by Phillips and his bandmates. The playing is, as you'd expect, fantastic throughout. Polished, but with just enough filth. 

 Read the full review by at allaboutjazz.com

Media/Samples 
You Can't but You Can (Live)
Samples

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