On this legendary, high-octane 1985 live studio celebration, the flagship artists of the powerhouse GRP label gather for an absolute masterclass in state-of-the-art jazz fusion. GRP Live In Session captures Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, Diane Schuur, and Dave Valentin pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz instrumentation with sparkling, audiophile-grade high-fidelity sound. Recorded live before an intimate studio audience, the group showcases an electrifying blend of acoustic mastery and cutting-edge 1980s technology, featuring Grusin’s dazzling array of DX7 and Jupiter synths alongside Ritenour’s legendary guitar and SynthAxe mastery. Backed by the unmatched, driving rhythm force of bassist Abraham Laboriel and drummer Carlos Vega, the ensemble delivers fiercely syncopated performances. From the sweeping, cinematic energy of Grusin's classic "Mountain Dance" and the explosive, funky syncopation of Ritenour's "Rio Funk," to Diane Schuur's jaw-dropping, powerhouse vocal performance on "Reverend Lee," this session remains a definitive, essential document of 1980s fusion grandeur at its peak.

Tomato Kiss is a spectacularly vibrant, historically monumental, and masterfully synchronized jazz fusion studio masterpiece by the elite German avant-electronic jazz collective Tomato Kiss, released in 1986 by the premier European independent jazz preservation imprint Nabel Records. Spanning over 40 minutes of intricate, high-energy instrumental chemistry across 8 dense tracks, this high-fidelity restoration serves as an absolute pinnacle monument in mid-1980s Euro-fusion and progressive jazz-rock archaeology. Spearheaded by acclaimed trumpet virtuoso Uli Beckerhoff and synthesizer wizard Rainer Schnelle, the group utilizes this brilliant self-titled ledger to execute a fierce, forward-thinking sonic blueprint that seamlessly marries complex acoustic horn expressions with the cutting-edge digital synthesizer matrices, sequencers, and crisp rhythmic pockets typical of the decade's fusion avant-garde.

Ghetto Blaster is an incredibly slick, high-energy, and rhythmically infectious studio album by the iconic jazz-funk outfit The Crusaders, released in 1984 on MCA Records and preserved here on an early Japanese Victor CD pressing. Moving aggressively into the mid-1880s urban landscape, core masterminds Joe Sample and Wilton Felder brilliantly fuse their signature Texas-soul-jazz roots with street-savvy synth grooves, snapping electro-funk bass lines, and heavy dancefloor production styles. To execute this vibrant sonic evolution, the duo assembled a legendary roster of session titans—featuring thunderous rhythm sections guided by bass giant Abraham Laboriel and drummer Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, vibrant percussion from Paulinho Da Costa, and an elite guitar army consisting of Cornell Dupree, David T. Walker, and Dean Parks. From the gritty, driving horns of Dead End and the celebratory pulse of Gotta Lotta Shakalada to the expansive, Afro-centric soul of Zalal'e Mini (Take It Easy), this high-caliber collection radiates with masterful instrumentation, undeniable club-friendly hooks, and pristine dynamic warmth.