Title: Protocol I Artist: Simon Phillips Label: Phantom Recordings Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 762183711226 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2022-07-29 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: DIGIPACK PACKAGING
Originally released in 1989, the first Protocol album became the blueprint for four stellar jazz/fusion records to appear more than 20 years thereafter. These tracks are the original demos on which Simon played all the instruments. (His keyboard sound might just remind you of a certain Jan Hammer!) Guitar parts were added on just three tunes. Later, a variety of musicians would use the demos as guides to re-interpret the material on future Protocol recordings. While this album was made available as part of Simon's 6-CD box set in 2019, this is the first time it has been reissued as a stand-alone CD. (And yes, it is different than the streaming version, with 5 additional tracks!) Protocol comes in a beautiful 6-panel package, complete with technical liner notes and vintage photos from the maestro himself!
Tracks: 1.1 Streetwise 1.2 Red Rocks 1.3 Protocol 1.4 Slofunk 1.5 V8 1.6 Two Socks 1.7 Outback 1.8 Harlem Nights 1.9 Cosmos 1.10 Force Majeure 1.11 Wall Street PT1 1.12 Wall Street PT2 1.13 Wall Street PT3
