Primal Tracks by Tribal Tech - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

There is plenty to like about this 1994 release of Tribal Tech material culled from the group's earlier offerings -- Tribal Tech, Nomad, and Dr. Hee -- specifically, the complex yet beautiful harmonic balance and dedicated interplay between Henderson's guitar and the rest of Tribal Tech (bassist and co-bandleader Gary Willis; drummers/percussionists Brad Dutz, Joey Heredia, and Steve Houghton; keyboardists David Goldblatt and Pat Coil; and saxophonist Bob Sheppard). In a genre of music that is completely ignored by the radio, the great thing about a hits collection like this is that the finest material (not necessarily the most commercial) is what makes the grade (and the track list). Selecting material for Primal Tracks must have been difficult, but the job was well-done. Each cut demonstrates the spirit of experimentation and musical dexterity that real fusion fans should expect from Tribal Tech, and there are more than a few classic Henderson solos to please shred fans with a taste for meticulous and occasionally outside-solid-body expansionism. This music speaks for itself, so fans familiar with Henderson's other projects (including his flashy solo blues recordings) would be wise to check out Primal Tracks, as it is a pronounced and articulate encapsulation of the splendid early-career work of the guitarist and his fine fusion band. ~ Vincent Jeffries

1. Elvis at the Hop

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Baroque Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Joey Heredia; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: David Goldblatt; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Composer: Henderson
Tribal Tech; Composer
Executive Producer: Jim Snowden
George Nauful; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

2. Got Tuh B

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Joey Heredia; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: David Goldblatt; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Composer: Tribal Tech; Composer
Executive Producer: George Nauful
Jim Snowden; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

3. Sub Aqua

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Joey Heredia; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: David Goldblatt; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Composer: Henderson
Tribal Tech; Composer
Executive Producer: Jim Snowden
George Nauful; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

4. Nomad

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Steve Houghton; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: David Goldblatt; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Composer: Henderson; Composer
Executive Producer: George Nauful
Jim Snowden; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

5. The Necessary Blonde

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Joey Heredia; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: David Goldblatt; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Composer: Tribal Tech
Willis; Composer
Executive Producer: Jim Snowden
George Nauful; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

6. Bofat

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Steve Houghton; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: David Goldblatt; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Composer: Henderson; Composer
Executive Producer: George Nauful
Jim Snowden; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

7. Wasteland

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Joey Heredia; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: David Goldblatt; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Composer: Tribal Tech
Willis; Composer
Executive Producer: Jim Snowden
George Nauful; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

8. Mango Prom

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Steve Houghton; Performer
Flute: Bob Sheppard; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: Pat Coil; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Saxophone: Bob Sheppard; Performer
Composer: Tribal Tech; Composer
Executive Producer: George Nauful
Jim Snowden; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

9. Self Defense

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Steve Houghton; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: David Goldblatt; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Composer: Willis; Composer
Executive Producer: George Nauful
Jim Snowden; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

10. The Rain

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Steve Houghton; Performer
Flute: Bob Sheppard; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: Pat Coil; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Saxophone: Bob Sheppard; Performer
Composer: Tribal Tech; Composer
Executive Producer: George Nauful
Jim Snowden; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

11. Ominous

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Steve Houghton; Performer
Flute: Bob Sheppard; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: Pat Coil; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Saxophone: Bob Sheppard; Performer
Composer: Henderson; Composer
Executive Producer: George Nauful
Jim Snowden; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

12. Twilight in Northridge

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Steve Houghton; Performer
Flute: Bob Sheppard; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: Pat Coil; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Saxophone: Bob Sheppard; Performer
Composer: Henderson; Composer
Executive Producer: George Nauful
Jim Snowden; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

13. Dense Dance

Primary Artist: Tribal Tech; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Bass Guitar: Gary Willis; Performer
Drums: Joey Heredia; Performer
Guitar: Scott Henderson; Performer
Keyboard: David Goldblatt; Performer
Percussion: Brad Dutz; Performer
Composer: Tribal Tech; Composer
Executive Producer: George Nauful
Jim Snowden; Production
Producer: Scott Henderson
Gary Willis; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 16 minutes and 40 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

Only 1/13 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz Fusion & Jazz Rock, Jazz, Fusion

Label

Mesa - Bluemoon

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1993

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

81227919665