Tony Williams' Emergency was one of the first and most influential albums in late-'60s fusion, a double-LP set that shattered the boundaries between jazz and rock. Working with guitarist John McLaughlin and organist Larry Young, Williams pushed into new territory, creating dense, adventurous, unpredictable soundscapes. With Emergency, Tony Williams helped create the foundation of the style and sound of fusion. It's a seminal release. - Leo Stanley
Tracks
1. Emergency (Paul van Dyk/Tony Williams)
2. Beyond Games (Tony Williams)
3. Where (Andrew Hill/John McLaughlin/LynnPaul)
4. Vashkar (Carla Bley)
5. Via the Spectrum Road (Andrew Hill/John McLaughlin/Tony Williams)
6. Spectrum (John McLaughlin)
7. Sangria for Three (Tony Williams)
8. Something Special (Dave Herman)
TONY WILLIAMS drums
LARRY YOUNG organ
JOHN McLAUGHLIN guitar
Recorded May 26 & 28, 1969 at Olmstead Sound Studios, New York City
Polydor - 25-3001 / Polydor - 849 068-2