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  | DIDIER LOCKWOOD ~ THE KID
MPS 042282189721 (Barcode: 0422821897211) ~ FRANCE ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion
Recorded: 1982 Released: 1990
This is a reissue of the 6th album as a leader by French Jazz / Fusion violinist / composer Didier LockwoodFind albums by this artist, recorded with in a sextet setting with an American team of Fusion musicians, which includes keyboardist David SanciousFind albums by this artist, guitarist Barry FinnertyFind albums by this artist, bassist Alphonso JohnsonFind albums by this artist, drummer Richie MoralesFind albums by this artist and percussionist Sydney ThiamFind albums by this artist. French guitarist Jean-Michel KajdanFind albums by this artist guests on one track. The album presents nine tracks, four of which are his original compositions, one is by his brother Francis Lockwood, one each are by Sancious, Finnerty and Johnson and one is a standard.
The music is rather disappointing, obviously commercially oriented and although performed by excellent musicians, it lacks any ambitious direction or effort to innovate. By the time this album was recorded Fusion was already completely out of steam, and sadly Lockwood was tangled in the trend. Ridiculously the album includes a version of “Impressions” by John ColtraneFind albums by this artist, which is the best track on the album, but makes the rest of it sound even more as a travesty. Of course Lockwood’s violin parts are still impressive, although now often distorted by electronics.
Overall, this is a lackluster piece of music, which is a sad example of how music industry pushes great musicians to record rather worthless music. Of course Lockwood was a wonderful violinist and composer, but I’d rather remember him for his better albums. The album does have its moments, if one looks hard enough.
| | Updated: 12/09/2025Posted: 12/09/2025 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
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