JAN AKKERMAN: THE NOISE OF ART
This is probably Jan Akkerman's best solo recording. It is not Focus but a very good album anyway. The album is part of the IRS "no speak" instrumental series that spawned a significant number of albums in the late 80's and early 90's. The music ranges all over the place from straight ahead rock, to blues, soft jazz, swing / funk and even a bit of carrabien influenced material that could almost fit on a Jimmy Buffett record. Akkerman remains an impressive player, and this album is recommended to aficionados of rock guitar.
Tracklist:
1.Trojan Horse 2.You Can't Keep A Bad Man Up 3.Bonnaville 4.Shame On You 5.Having Fun 6.Prima Donna 7.Prelude: Friends Always 8.Akkerman's Sombrero 9.My Pleasure 10.Quiet Storm
Lineup:
Jan Akkerman - electric (1,5) & acoustic guitars, Roland guitar synth, 6-string bass (4), drum programming (2,6), composer. Additional musicians: Michael Peet - bass (1,3,6), Manuel Hugas - bass (9,11,13,15), Ton Dijkman - drums, Yamaha e-drums (1), timbales (1,3)