DEODATO - PRELUDE (LP)

Deodato Prelude on Vinyl LP

In the 1970s, CTI, its music, its style and its discriminating quality transformed contemporary jazz. The roster worked almost like a repertory company, in which great musicians took turns in the spotlight and accompanying each other. The albums they and their colleagues created set new standards in their look as well as their sound.  Creed Taylor's plan was ingeniously simple, yet famously maverick: record top-tier musicians, keeping their artistic integrity intact while also making their art palatable to the people. 

One of the greatest keyboard albums of all time! 1972's Prelude features Deodato's remake of "Also Sprach Zarathustra," (an arrangement of the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey). His funky version of the Richard Strauss classic won the 1974 Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and went to #2 on the pop charts. Additional tracks include a great bossa nova version of "Baubles Bangles & Beads" plus "Spirit Of Summer," "September 13" and "Carly & Carole."

Deodato Prelude Track Listing

1. Also Sprach Zarathustra
2. Spirit Of Summer
3. Carly & Carole
4. Baubles, Bangles And Beads
5. Prelude To The Afternoon of a Faun
6. September 13