Recorded in the midst of Cobham's prolific 1980s output, Picture This captures the drummer navigating a landscape of smooth jazz and fusion with his characteristic intensity. It stands as a testament to his enduring command of the instrument.
- Picture This was released on June 9, 1987, by Varese Records. The album features a lineup including frequent Cobham collaborators guitarist Tommy Bolin and keyboardist Jan Hammer. This was one of Cobham's first albums released on CD.
- The album was recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. It was produced by Cobham himself. The album features six tracks, all instrumental.
- Picture This charted at number 14 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart. It was his first album to chart on Billboard since 1978's "Alive, Mutha."
Billy Cobham is a Panamanian-American drummer, best known for his work in jazz fusion and his influential 1973 album "Spectrum." He was a pioneering figure in jazz-rock drumming during the 1970s.
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