The Supernova that Was Jazz-Rock Fusion

Unlike any other bands or musicians outside of the "Bitches Brew" circle of progenitors, John Lee and Gerry Brown get it: They understand fully and completely that which Jazz-Rock Fusion is about; they unleash music that is fully in line with the fullest potential of the Jazz-Rock Fusion medium as defined by the architects of the "Third Wave"--which includes likes of Herbie Hancock with his Headhunters, John McLaughlin with the second incarnation of his Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola, and Lenny White with their Return To Forever and initial solo projects. With this impetus, John and Gerry move toward and lock into the Jazz-Funk and Funk-Rhythm & Blues branches that lure many Jazz-Rock Fusion artists away from center. But they seem to always produce amazing, full arrangements for their songs, facilitated by the invariably-stellar musicians they seem to attract (or contract). The dynamic duo met in high school in their hometown of P...