Catalyst Perception (jazz Dispensary Top Shelf Series)

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• Perception is the second album by jazz-fusion quartet Catalyst, released in 1973 on Muse Records. It sees the band deepen their blend of jazz, funk, modal and avant garde elements, with expanded instrumentation including synthesizer from Pat Gleeson and guest contributions from guitarist Norman Harris and percussionists Billy Hart and Farel Johnson. The music ranges from the long, exploratory title track to shorter, more groove-oriented numbers like Uzuri and a cover of Got to Be There, balancing improvisation with melody.

  Catalyst are often compared to the Mwandishi era of Miles Davis in terms of ambition and texture. On Perception, they push that influence into soulful territoryGleesons synth washes lend a subtle ambience rather than overt flash, and the winds, rhythm interplay and l