Beck is an album by guitarist Joe Beck which was recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's Studio in New Jersey in 1975 and released on the CTI label.CTI discography accessed August 27, 2018 The album was reissued in 1979 and 1987 as Beck & Sanborn.Joe Beck - Beck | Releases, Reviews, Credits | Discogs accessed September 23, 2019
Reception
Allmusic reviewer Thom Jurek states "Beck is essential listening for anyone interested in mid-'70s commercial jazz. The chops are there, but far more than that, Beck leads a band into a soul-deep blowing session with killer charts, nasty tunes, and killer vibes".
Track listing All compositions by Joe Beck except where noted "Star Fire" – 4:31 "Cactus" (Don Grolnick) – 4:55 "Texas Ann" – 7:53 "Red Eye" – 7:10 "Cafe Black Rose" (Gene Dinwiddie) – 4:23 "Brothers and Others" – 6:23
Personnel Joe Beck – guitar David Sanborn – alto saxophone Don Grolnick – piano, electric piano, organ Steve Khan – rhythm guitar Will Lee – electric bass Chris Parker – drums Ray Mantilla – percussion Don Sebesky – arranger Charles Libove, David Nadien, Frederick Buldrini, Harold Kohon, Harry Cykman, Harry Lookofsky, Joe Malin, Max Ellen, Peter Dimitriades – violin Charles McCracken, George Ricci, Jesse Levy – cello
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