Beck

Joe Beck's 1975 album "Beck" is a stellar example of post-fusion contemporary music, recorded at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder's Studio in New Jersey. This album showcases Joe Beck's exceptional guitar skills and his ability to lead a band into a soul-deep blowing session, featuring killer charts and nasty tunes. The collaboration with alto saxophonist David Sanborn, initially released under Joe Beck's name and later reissued as "Beck & Sanborn" in 1979, is regarded as a classic of the fusion style.

The album includes six tracks, with a total duration of 35 minutes, and was originally released on the CTI label. The tracks, such as "Star Fire," "Cactus," and "Texas Ann," demonstrate Beck's versatility and mastery of the genre. The album was also released as a rare Japan pressing LP with OBI, adding to its collectibility.

Joe Beck's impressive session credentials include working with Miles Davis, James Brown, Paul Simon, Frank Sinatra, and Gil Evans, among others. His collaboration with David Sanborn on this album is a testament to their chemistry and musical prowess. "Beck" is a must-listen for anyone interested in mid-'70s jazz fusion, offering a unique blend of jazz and rock elements that have stood the test of time.