| The Jeff Lorber Fusion | ||||
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | 1977 | |||
| Studio | Ripcord Studios, Vancouver, Washington | |||
| Genre | Jazz Fusion Smooth Jazz Funk | |||
| Label | Inner City Records | |||
| Producer | Jeff Lorber Harry Callow | |||
| The Jeff Lorber Fusion chronology | ||||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [2] |
The Jeff Lorber Fusion is the debut album by keyboardist Jeff Lorber as leader of his band "The Jeff Lorber Fusion."
All tracks are written by Jeff Lorber.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Funky Gospel" | 5:38 |
| 2. | "Glisten" | 6:00 |
| 3. | "Deva Samba" | 4:28 |
| 4. | "Refunk" | 1:53 |
| 5. | "Terry's Lament" | 6:14 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lift Off" | 3:09 |
| 2. | "Chinese Medicinal Herbs" | 5:03 |
| 3. | "Water Music" | 4:07 |
| 4. | "River Winds" | 4:20 |
| 5. | "Cousin Stu" | 5:44 |
| 6. | "Poppin'" | 4:17 |
The Jeff Lorber Fusion
Guest Musicians
| Chart (1980) | Peak position |
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| Billboard Top Jazz Albums [3] | 30 |
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