TERRY PLUMERI: He Who Lives In Many Places

Terry Plumeri

He Who Lives In Many Places

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"He Who Lives In Many Places is nothing short of magnificent." Allaboutjazz.com Historic jazz fusion album of the 70's featuring Herbie Hancock, John Abercrombie, Michael Smith and Eric Gravatt

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He Who Lives In Many Places was Terry Plumeri’s 1971 debut album as a jazz artist. Plumeri has since become the current recognized innovator of bowed bass solos in jazz today.

Allaboutjazz.com has said, “Terry Plumeri’s bowed bass work is endlessly compelling.”

Jazz Improv Magazine has said, “Plumeri continues to ply his skill at developing the vocal quality of the bass, through his extraordinary bowing facility.”

Bass World Magazine has said, “Plumeri displays tremendous musicianship, a lot of chops, and complete command in the arco department.”

Musicweb-International.com has said, “Plumeri certainly bows his way through some amazing improvisations.”

Selected by Billboard Magazine to appear on their Hit Album Picks page at the time of it’s original release, He Who Lives In Many Places was an influential recording of it’s day. Still showing it’s influence in it’s ability to stand the test of time and sounding as fresh as if it were recorded today, He Who Lives In Many Places features pianist Herbie Hancock, guitarist John Abercrombie, drummer Michael Smith and drummer Eric Gravatt playing percussion.

Notable qualities of the album are the debut of the arco bass voice of Terry Plumeri; one of the only recorded examples of Herbie Hancock’s playing in the year 1971; the rare appearance of Herbie Hancock and John Abercrombie together; the classical side of Herbie Hancock, which is displayed on the title cut; the rare appearance of Eric Gravatt as a percussionist, who at the time of the recording was playing drums with the original Weather Report; the unusual combination of acoustic bass and electric guitar as a front line voice; the solid rhythmic and structural foundation provided by drummer Michael Smith.

In retrospect, He Who Lives In Many Places is a piece of jazz fusion history, which for a number of years has lived only in the limited world of vinyl. Now with it’s rebirth into the digital world, this music which was documented thirty-six years ago by premiere jazz recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder, and recently re-mastered by Grammy Award winning mastering engineer Arnie Acosta, now lives.


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  • A piece of Jazz History!
    author: Jazz Improv Magazine

    There are many things which stand out about this disc of Plumeri originals. Hancock takes a wonderful Rhodes solo; he also shows his rarely used classical chops. Plumeri shows his proficiency with the bow, which he uses beautifully. The guitar/bowed bass combination is a great sound. More than just a CD re-release, this album is a piece of jazz history.

  • One of the unsung heros of the early 70s!
    author: Ralph Sims

    This CD is one of the unsung heroes of the early 70s which gave birth to the likes of Weather Report. Aside from being the debut recording of innovative bassist, Terry Plumeri, it has some great and unusual playing from Herbie Hancock. Check out the title track which shows the classical side of Herbie which is rarely heard. A real gem and well worth owning...Lot's of original music from a band which has an unusual chemistry.

  • Truly beautiful and unusual playing by Herbie Hancock!
    author: John Stephens

    I am very glad to have discovered some truly beautiful and unusual playing by Herbie on this obscure recording. The innovative sound of Terry Plumeri’s bowing and composing was also a treat. The unusual combination of personnel seems to have affected everyone in a magical way.

  • 100% magic!
    author: colin

    100% magic. This is timeless pleasure!

  • One of my favorites!!!
    author: Jimmy L

    One of my favorites for many years on record! Even in ’71, Terry Plumeri was proving himself an innovator with his arco bass playing, as well as his compositions. The title track has some very beautiful, classically influenced playing by Herbie Hancock.

  • This is the real thing!! Stellar journey.
    author: David

    I'm so glad to have this rare and beautiful CD combining a primo group of artists in a magical setting. Transporting!

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