The Music of My Youth

Jeff Beal's 'Liberation' is one of those great little-known fusion albums of the '80s — a largely atmospheric work that not only seamlessly combines an electronic edge with a jazz sensibility but also explores cinematic impressionism with Coplandian grace and grandeur. As my cassette copy of the LP had practically worn out years ago, I was recently elated to find tracks from it as free MP3 downloads on the Emmy-award winning (TV's 'Monk' theme) composer/trumpeter's site. This is the only place now where you can legally get the out-of-print album. The music page also includes free MP3 files from other deleted Beal recordings. Link