The Free Spirits - Out of Sight and Sound LP

Possibly one of the first crossover jazz-rock album ever, Out of Sight and Sound was released in 1967 by ABC Records. The album was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder and produced by Bob Thiele. Featuring a stellar line up comprised of young talented guitar player Larry Coryell (soon to be a proficient solo artist on Vanguard) the record was a true expression of the musicians' lifestyle and artist heritage. With drummer Bob Moses (Compost, Steve Kuhn) on board, second guitarist Columbus "Chip" Baker, saxophonist Jim Pepper (a native American who's debut on Herbie Mann's Embryo is still regarded as a masterpiece) and bassist Chris Hills, Free Spirits were possible the first fusion group around.