Eric Kloss - Consciousness! (1970) [re-rip]

Consciousness! is the tenth album by saxophonist Eric Kloss which was recorded in January 1970 and released on the Prestige label. The album sounds a lot more intense than To Hear Is To See! mainly because Pat Martino, who joins the band on guitar, is an fiery presence. A great album from Eric that again teams him with the Miles Davis rhythm section of the late 60's early 70's in addition Pat Martino, who was also entering much freer side to his playing. Overall, the LP is a showcase of soulful electric and funkier grooves a lot different to Kloss' earlier albums and his less tight formations in later years. All tunes are extensive with fine versions of "Sunshine Superman" and "Songs To Aging Children", plus the pieces "Consciousness" and "Outward Wisdom", highly recommended!

Prestige Records, PRST 7793, 1970

Recorded 6^th January, 1970 At RCA Recording Studios, New York City

Personnel:

Eric Kloss - Alto (#A1,B2, B3), Tenor (#A2,B1) Saxophones

Pat Martino - 6 String (#A2,B2), 12 String (#A1,B1,B3) Guitars

Chick Corea - Piano (#A2,B2), Electric Piano (#A1,B1,B3)

Dave Holland - Bass, Electric Bass

Jack DeJohnette - Drums

Tracks:

A1. Sunshine Superman {Donovan Philips Leitch} (10:36)

A2. Kay {Eric Kloss} (10:01)

B1. Outward Wisdom {Pat Martino} (6:05)

B2. Songs To Aging Children {Joni Mitchell} (6:59)

B3. Consciousness {Eric Kloss, Danny DePaola} (8:38)

Total Time: 42:19

Credits:

Producer, Design, Photo - Don Schlitten

Engineer - Paul Goodman (RCA)

Liner Notes - Greg Hall (June 1970)