Infinity Machine [Original recording remastered]

Passport

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 10, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 1976
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Wounded Bird Records
• ASIN: B00005B56O
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #147,761 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Ju Ju Man

2. Morning Sun

3. Blue Aura

4. Infinity Machine

5. Ostinato

6. Contemplation

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Originally released in 1976, featuring leader Klaus Doldinger. For two decades, from the early 70's through the early '90's, they were the premier jazz-fusion group to come out of Europe. 6 tracks including 'Ju-Ju Man' and 'Blue Aura'. Standard jewel case. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wounded Bird = Seriously Injured Sound, July 20, 2002

By	James Bonevich "Jazz Librarian" (Kalamazoo, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

BEWARE!! Wounded Bird Records is doing an ENORMOUS dis-service to the sonic legacy of the European fusion group Passport with its current re-issue series. Talk about flat sound! How Atlantic Records can permit such desecration in a re-mastering job while putting out their own superb ("Definitive") series of re-issues for groups like Yes and Genesis is inexplicable. Where is Rhino Records when you really need them ??!!?? Purchase these editions of "Infinity Machine", "Sky Blue" and other Passport titles by WBR at YOUR OWN RISK. Seek out non-WBR versions first.
Jim Bonevich in Kalamazoo, MI

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best 70s fusion ensembles led by Klaus Doldinger, June 16, 2001

By	A Young (Oakland, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Infinity Machine is one of the early recordings of the original band Passport, led by multi-instrumentalist (sax & keyboards) Klaus Doldinger, and yes they are European - Germans, I assume. This group of four musicians and their production team knew how to put together an excellent, tightly knit sound with each musician stepping forward to create a warm, energetic sound. Hard enough edge to satisfy those of us who loathed the pop-jazz sound that emerged in the 80s, but straight-forward enough to avoid avante-garde rambling excesses. Really great sound.

My favorite track is "Ostinato" - and yes it has that - with a middle section where the ostinato just teeters on the annoying before surging back to a great refrain of the main theme.

This was my second Passport acquisition after "Cross-Collateral" - which also featured the original musicians, and probably remains my favorite of their albums. Passport's later albums with a number of other musicians didn't hold the same interest for me. My only regret is that I don't think I ever had the opportunity to see Passport and/or Doldinger live.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great New Sound in the 70's, October 5, 2005

By	Richard W. Abrams "formerly 'Capt. Zap'" (Middle of Nowhere, OK USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Passport's Infinity Machine on Atco records, is a must have addition to any serious music collector's library. The opening song is worth the price of the CD alone. Fortunately, there are several other great selections. I found the album very enjoyable considering my diet at the time had contained large portions of Chic Corea, Return To Forever, Nektar, pre Phil Collins Genesis along with a background in Yes, ELP, Pink Floyd, Earth, Wind & Fire and old school Dave Brubeck jazz.... Passport is a refreshing change of pace. While not quite jazz and not quite rock, I didn't know how to classify it when I first heard the release back in 1976. It would become what was called jazz/rock fusion but even that title didn't seem quite right. Even now, I could hear Dave Koz or Jim Brickman sitting in with the group and feeling quite at home. There are some undertones of what would become "New Age" and at least a parting tribute to the 70's funk sound. A great album worth five stars as it shows just how diverse the group could be. And as a DJ, it came along as Disco was driving me nuts so this was an exceptional breath of fresh air! Just how danceable it is, I'm not sure but it is one to tap your toes to with melodies to reflect upon.