Tracks
Jeff Beck's 1975 album "Wired" leaves off where Jeff's George Martin produced "Blow By Blow" LP off. Staying in the instrumental genre, this time Jeff introduces his collaboration with former Mahavishnu alumnus Keyboardist Jan Hammer and drummer Narada Michael Walden. Both Hammer and Walden bless this LP with amazing compositions and performances; the reason why this album is so fresh and good. The energetic "Led Boots" opens things off.....the title may be a poke of fun at Jeff's ex Yardbirds band mate Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin). "Come Dancing" is next; a cheerful number! Jeff's version of Charles Mingus' "Goodbye Porkpie Hat" is stunningly beautiful. The rest of this album is a great group of jazz rock fusion workouts, mostly driven by Walden's tasteful drumming. Much credit must be given to Jeff, who explores territory a lot of rock guitarists fail to explore. This music changed my life is a positive way and opened my eyes wider to jazz. Thank you Jeff Beck! Buy this!