Miroslav Vitous

Miroslav Vitous
Born: Dec 6, 1947 in Prague, Czech Republic
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Styles: Fusion, Post-Bop, Jazz-Funk, Free Funk
Biography: Best known as one of the foremost young bassists in the jazz-rock movement of the late '60s and early '70s, Miroslav Vitous is one of Europe's most versatile imports, equally at home in mainstream idioms and even pop music. A sometime leader, his bass dances and skitters around an ensemble as a co-equal ...Read full biography
Mountain in the Clouds
Released: 1969
Label: Atco
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A groundbreaking LP for fusioneers -- pre-Weather Report -- with John McLaughlin, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Jack DeJohnette, and Joe Chambers. All Vitous originals except "Freedom Jazz Dance," clocking ...Read full review
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Released: 1969
Label: Import
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With John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, and Jack DeJohnette, this group rivaled the best fusion bands of the day. It must have been an intimidating challenge for a young Czech bassist to lead ...Read full review
More Miroslav Vitous albums: Main Albums (16), DVD/Video (1)
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