The New Tony Williams Lifetime with Allan Holdsworth - Iowa 1976 [2CD set]

Cat. no: OFB2CD5019
Format: CD 2CD set
Barcode: 3551277501921
Release Date: 12 Dec 2025
Genre: Jazz

Off Beat brings you a 2 CD set of The New Tony Williams Lifetime, featuring guitarist Allan Holdsworth

The frst part is performed at Gabe 'n' Walker's Saloon in Iowa City on March 3, 1976. The setlist performed for live radio broadcast on KCCK-FM includes standout tracks like 'Mr. Spock', 'Proto-Cosmos', and What Do You Want Me To Do", showcasing their dynamic jazz fusion style. This performance is notable for its high energy and the band's seamless integration of jazz and rock elements.

The second live radio broadcast comes from WRVR- FM's transmission from the Village Gate in New York on the 22nd of September, from the same year. Notable from both shows is Holdsworth's distinctive legato, showcasing his improvisational prowess within Williams's rhythmic framework.

THIS RELEASE REPLACES THE PREVIOUSLY CANCELLED TONY WILLIAMS RELEASE ON OFFBEAT, NOW EXPANDED TO A 2 DISC SET.

Tracks: Intro/Mr. Spock / Proto-Cosmos / Bloodshot / Snake Oil Pt. 1 / Wildlife / Drum Solo/ Fred / Red Alert / What You Do To Me / Velvet Darkness / Snake Oil Pt. 2 / Inspirations Of Love / Intro / Mr. Spock / Proto-Cosmos / Fred / Wildlife / Red Alert