''Spears'' is the 1985 debut
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Tribal Tech
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, a project led by guitarist
Scott Henderson
Scott Henderson (born August 26, 1954) is an American jazz fusion and blues guitarist best known for his work with the band Tribal Tech.
Tribal Tech
Henderson formed Tribal Tech with bass player Gary Willis in 1984. Under the direction of Hende ...
and bassist
Gary Willis
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Track listing
*All songs written by Scott Henderson, except "Tribal" by Scott Henderson and Gary Willis.
#"Caribbean" – 8:13
#"Punkin Head" – 6:10
#"Ivy Towers" – 4:49
#"Tribal" – 2:12
#"Spears" – 7:10
#"Island City Shuttle" – 7:28
#"Big Fun" – 7:58
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Scott Henderson
Scott Henderson (born August 26, 1954) is an American jazz fusion and blues guitarist best known for his work with the band Tribal Tech.
Tribal Tech
Henderson formed Tribal Tech with bass player Gary Willis in 1984. Under the direction of Hende ...
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Gary Willis
Gary Willis (born 28 March 1957) is an American bassist and composer known foremost as the co-founder (with Scott Henderson) of the jazz fusion band Tribal Tech. Aside from his work in Tribal Tech, Willis has worked with numerous other jazz musici ...
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Steve Houghton
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Brad Dutz
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Sax,
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Production
*Executive Producer: Brad Dutz
*Arranged & Produced By Scott Henderson
*Recorded & Mixed By Alan R. Hirschberg, with assistance by John Guggenheim
*Mastered By Steve Hall at Future Disc
*All Songs Published By Mango Prom Music
References
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1985 debut albums
Tribal Tech albums
Albums produced by Scott Henderson