JEFF BERLIN, Pump It,1986 torrent

As usual, the most talented musicians inhabit the shadows; essential assistants

in the creation of other peoples' fame.


These are usually vocalists, with really nice hair. Fletcher Henderson comes to

mind. Although Benny Goodman's hair wasn't much of a factor.



Jeff Berlin brings the Electric Bass into the frontline, like Jack Bruce did

with Cream.


I'm thinking this is jazz fusion, but that's such a derogatory pigeonhole.



For "fusion," this music is unusually melodic with pop song hooks and lots of

interesting changes. The vocals aren't the best part. Bach may have given it

a thumbs up.