This 1973 release by Joe Farrell on CTI was his attempt to throw his hat into the ring of electric jazz and he made quite a statement when he did.  Joined by Herbie Hancock, Stanley Clarke and Jack DeJohnette, “Moon Germs” finds Farrell leading the talented group on three Chick Corea penned tracks and one written by Clarke (Bass Folk Song).  The music is angular and (for the time) very adventurous.  While CTI is often maligned for Creed Taylor’s use of “big” production, “Moon Germs” has none of that and the record is a great example of early jazz fusion at its best.

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Released 1973  :  CTI Records  :  Catalog # 6023

Players:
Joe Farrell – Soprano Sax, Flute
Herbie Hancock – Piano
Stanley Clarke – Bass
Jack DeJohnette – Drums

Joe Farrell – Great Gorge from “Moon Germs”

Joe Farrell – Bass Folk Song from “Moon Germs”