





The Tony Williams Lifetime/ Emergency! (2LP)
Tony Williams - Drums, Vocals
John McLaughlin - Electric and Acoustic Guitars [click here to see more Vinyl / SACD featuring John McLaughlin]
Larry Young - Organ
Arranged by The Tony Williams Lifetime
Written by Tony Williams (A1-2, C1, D1), John McLaughlin (B1, C2), Carla Bley (B2), Dave Herman (D2)
2 LPs, gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Thrid Man
Label : Verve (Acoustic Sounds Series)
Original Label : Polydor Records
Recorded May 26 & 29, 1969
Produced by Monte Kay, Jack Lewis
Originally released in 1969
Reissued in 2023
Tracks :
Side A:
- Emergency
- Beyond Games
Side B:
- Where
- Vashkar
Side C:
- Via the Spectrum Road
- Spectrum
Side D:
- Sangria for Three
- Something Spiritual
Reviews :
“Tony Williams' Emergency was one of the first and most influential albums in late-'60s fusion, a double-LP set that shattered the boundaries between jazz and rock. Working with guitarist John McLaughlin and organist Larry Young, Williams pushed into new territory, creating dense, adventurous, unpredictable soundscapes. With Emergency, Tony Williams helped create the foundation of the style and sound of fusion. It's a seminal release. » AllMusic Review by Leo Stanley
Rating:
AllMusic 5 / 5 , Discogs 4.56 / 5