Billy Cobham - Flight Time (1980) [eac-flac] May 2026

: Released in 1981 on the German label Sandra Music Productions.

: A high-energy Finnerty composition where Cobham displays an almost "mechanical pulse" and complex cadences. Billy Cobham - Flight Time (1980) [EAC-FLAC]

: Guitar (known for his work with the Brecker Brothers and Miles Davis) : Released in 1981 on the German label

: The only "retread" on the album, originally from Cobham's 1977 album Magic . Technical Details (EAC-FLAC Focus) Technical Details (EAC-FLAC Focus) Billy Cobham 's Flight

Billy Cobham 's Flight Time (1980/1981) is a seminal live fusion recording that captures a brief but potent quartet lineup during their European tour. Recorded in in June 1980, it serves as a high-fidelity showcase of Cobham's rhythmic precision and the collective synergy of a group that never recorded a formal studio album together. Album Context and Personnel

While many fans associate Cobham with the explosive "conflagrated rave ups" of his Spectrum era, Flight Time is noted for being remarkably restrained and cohesive.

For audiophiles seeking the (Exact Audio Copy - Free Lossless Audio Codec) version, this album is a prime candidate due to its dynamic range and clean live recording by Sonic Acoustic Studio .