Heavy Axe showcases David Axelrod’s innovative blend of jazz and rock, recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley during March 1974. Known for his grand orchestral arrangements and dramatic style, Axelrod delivers an album filled with electric piano, soulful covers, and a sound that nods to both his previous work and the evolving musical landscape of the era.

This release features standout tracks like “Get Up Off Your Knees” and “Everything Counts,” highlighting Axelrod’s signature production alongside performances from renowned musicians such as George Duke on Rhodes and insistent Moog basslines. For fans of jazz fusion and dynamic instrumental arrangements, Heavy Axe remains a compelling listen from one of the genre’s visionary composers.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Fantasy
• Genre: Jazz, Rock
• Release Date: 2023
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TRACKS

A1. Get Up Off Your Knees
A2. Cast Your Fate To The Wind
A3. You're So Vain
A4. My Family
B1. Mucho Chupar
B2. Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing
B3. It Ain't For You
B4. Everything Counts