Jim Walker – Private Flight is a 1990 jazz/fusion album and Walker’s solo debut, produced by legendary bassist Stanley Clarke.

What makes this release particularly interesting is the exceptional line-up of musicians involved:

• Jim Walker – flute
• Stanley Clarke – electric bass / piccolo bass
• Branford Marsalis – soprano saxophone
• George Duke – synthesizer
• Mike Garson – piano
• Paul Jackson Jr. – guitar
• Vinnie Colaiuta – drums
• Ralph Humphrey – drums
• Alex Acuña – percussion
• Gayle Levant – harp

The album blends jazz, fusion and contemporary instrumental music, with nine tracks including “Santiago,” “New England,” “Serendipity,” “Victims,” “Kentucky Hillside,” “Pavan,” “The Old Fool,” “Extremities” and “Passion Play.”

Record Details

• Artist: Jim Walker
• Album: Private Flight
• Label: Tall Tree / TBA Records
• Catalogue: TBA 916
• Year: 1990
• Format: Vinyl LP

A particularly interesting LP for collectors and listeners interested in Stanley Clarke, Branford Marsalis, George Duke, Mike Garson, Vinnie Colaiuta and jazz/fusion.

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