Barefoot Boy is Larry Coryell's only studio album for the Flying Dutchman label, a company created by Impulse! Records founder Bob Thiele. The album was produced by Thiele with assistance from Lillian Seyfert and engineered by Eddie Kramer. Barefoot Boy was recorded at Electric Ladyland, New York, United States.
Reception
At AllMusic, Jim Newsom wrote, "This recording is a noteworthy example of the possibilities inherent in the early days of fusion, blending the electrifying energy of rock with the improvisational excitement of jazz."
Track listing
Credits Larry Coryell – guitar Steve Marcus – soprano saxophone (1, 2), tenor saxophone (3) Mike Mandel – piano (3) Mervin Bronson – bass (2, 3) Roy Haynes – drums Lawrence Killian – conga Harry Wilkinson – percussion Bob Thiele – producer Lillian Seyfert – assistant producer Eddie Kramer – sound mixer Bob Palmer – liner notes Bob Gruen – cover & liner photographs
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