The New York-based jazz drummer Gregg Bendian's Mahavishnu Project was formed to interpret the works of the groundbreaking early-1970s jazz-fusion ensemble the Mahavishnu Orchestra. This two-disc live set features some adventurous and often exhilarating improvisations on the original band's VISIONS OF THE EMERALD BEYOND album, including the herky-jerky R&B of "Can't Stand Your Funk" and the ecstatic, two-part "Eternity's Breath." Recording information: 2006. Photographer: Alan Nahigian. Arranger: Gregg Bendian. Personnel: Glenn Alexander (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Zach Brock, Katherine Fong (violin); Premik Russell Tubbs (flute, saxophone); Adam Holzman (keyboards); Gregg Bendian (drums, dumbek). Liner Note Author: Gregg Bendian. Down Beat (p. 69) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he effect is one of talented musicians charting highly arranged material, and somehow managing to sound like a garage band." JazzTimes (p. 114) - "[The] latest Mahavishnu Project release boldly goes where no band has gone before.... 'Eternity's Breath' clocks in at nearly 15 minutes, and features Bendian's thunderous drumming, a shimmering four-piece string section and standout soloing... ".
1 Eternity's Breath 2 Lila's Dance 3 Can't Stand Your Funk 4 Pastoral 5 Faith 6 Cosmic Strut 7 If I Could See 8 Be Happy
Disc 2 1 Earth Ship 2 Pegasus 3 Opus 1 4 On The Way Home To Earth 5 Smile of the Beyond 6 Vital Transformation 7 Sister Andrea