Miroslav gets help from Joe Zawinul, Billy Cobham and John McLaughlin on his largely forgotten 1970 album Purple. From this embryonic half-Weather report, half-Mahavishnu Orchestra constellation the framework of things to come is sketched out. Wayne Shorter, of course, is missing but there is a nod to him in the inclusion of his composition Dolores.
The audio has been lifted from vinyl so please excuse the minor crackle.
Track listing and personnel details:
1. Purple [Miroslav Vitous]
Joe Zawinul-Miroslav Vitous-Billy Cobham
2. Mood [Ron Carter]
Joe Zawinul-Miroslav Vitous-Billy Cobham
3. Water Lilie [Miroslav Vitous]
John McLaughlin-Miroslav Vitous (bass and electric piano) -Billy Cobham
4. Dolores [Wayne Shorter]
Miroslav Vitous-Billy Cobham
5. It Came From Knowhere [Miroslav Vitous]
Miroslav Vitous (bass and electric piano) -Billy Cobham