Tommy Bolin - Teaser (1975)

After performing in a variety of bands since the late '60s, Bolin finally released his first solo album in 1975. Teaser is an impressive display of the guitarist's prowess & range, and is a natural progression from the previous Bolin-dominated James Gang albums Bang & Miami and his work with drummer Billy Cobham. The album features heavy doses of jazz-rock fusion (furthered by guests Jan Hammer, Dave Sanborn, & Michael Walden) in the instrumentals 'Homeward Strut' & 'Marching Powder', and straight-ahead rock in tracks like 'The Grind'. Bolin was always equally adept at subtleties, and the ballad 'Dreamer', and the exotic 'Savannah Woman' (with percussion from Phil Collins) represent this stylistic range here. Overshadowed historically by his guitar dynamics, Bolin's understated yet strong vocals are another selling point. Teaser is a stronger album than its one successor, the uneven 'Private Eyes', and survives as Bolin's signature work. Still a great pleasure to listen to and one of my all time favorite albums !!

Please note that this is an old but good rip (without log), made with an old version of EAC, and coming from my archives on external hard disc.

Personnel Includes:

Tommy Bolin - Guitar & Vocals
Stanley Sheldon - Bass
Paul Stallworth - Bass
Jeff Porcaro - Drums
Prairie Prince - Drums
Michael Walden - Drums
Bob Berge - Drums
Phil Collins - Percussion
David Foster - Piano & Synthesizer
Ron "The Wizard" Fransen - Piano
Jan Hammer - Piano, Drums, Synthesizer & Organ
David Sanborn – Saxophone

Tracklist:

01. The Grind
02. Homeward Strut [Instrumental]
03. Dreamer
04. Savannah Woman
05. Teaser
06. People, People
07. Marching Powder [Instrumental]
08. Wild Dogs
09. Lotus

Recorded In 1975 At The Record Plant, LA
Additional Recording At Electric Lady Studios, NYC & Trident Studios, London

Pruduced By Tommy Bolin, In Association With Lee Kiefer

Sound Quality: 8