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Feb 17, 2023 · At the end of 1971 Santana was on a quest for a bass player. Tom Rutley did a fine job with the band, but that was a temporary solution. They lucked out with a perfect bassist who Michael Shrieve described as a genius, “One who added a whole dimension to our sound.”
Jan 10, 2023 · Jazz musician Tom Rutley's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
Capturing Caravanserai’s expansive yet detailed sound was no easy task, and in some respects— the way Tom Rutley’s acoustic bass cuts through, for example—the result was impressive. Yet the sound was sometimes muddy, and high-quality original pressings were not a given.
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The first song from 1972's jazz/rock Caravanserai penned by Tom Rutley, Neal Schon, and Michael Schrieve with some great travel destinations and landmarks.Mu...
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Caravanserai is the fourth studio album by American rock band Santana, released on October 11, 1972. The album marked a period of transition for Santana as it was the band's last to feature several key early members, while shifting in a more instrumental, progressive jazz fusion direction.
Besides the vastly altered musical direction, the band was shifting as well. Long-time bassist Dave Brown was replaced by Doug Rauch and Tom Rutley. Conguero Mike Carabello’s spot was filled by James Mingo Lewis, while Armando Peraza contributed additional percussion.
Dec 28, 2016 · Two different bassists in Tom Rutley and Doug Rauch (Doug Rauch would stay on as a permanent member) plus some guest piano and percussion by other guest players. "Caravanserai" was recorded between the 21st of February 1972 and the 5th of May 1972 and the album was released through Columbia Records in October 1972.
