ELECTRIC OUTLET

The idea for Electric Outlet was born when the European Session Heavyweights Marcus Deml (g), Frank Itt (b), Ralf Gustke (dr) and Tom Aeschbacher (keys) were hanging out at Franks Studio 4, listening to the music they discoverd as teenagers. That music was so-called fusion, which in the 70”s wasn’t a bad word at all. Stanley Clarks “School Days”, Billy Cobham”s “Spectrum”, Tony Williams “Lifetime” amongst others, were spinning on the turntable. Inspired by the reckless abandon and energy of these recordings, the guys quickly decided to do an album which had only one rule: Do as you please!!! That meant that stylistic boundaries were not a problem, and elements of Rock, Jazz, Funk, Blues, Reggae and electronica would be part of Electric Outlets sonic playground. In addition with Kai Fricke”s fantastic production skills, “On” is definitely a modern record. Another important factor in the making of the album, was read more...