Special EFX

Formed: 1982

User rating:

207 Ratings

Rate this artist:

Disbanded: 1995

Genre: Jazz, World

Group Members: George Jinda, Chieli Minucci

Biography: Combining Latin and African rhythms with the light textures of MOR jazz, Special EFX emerged as one of the most prominent world fusion groups of their era. Formed in New York in 1982, Special EFX was essentially a duo comprised of guitarist Chieli Minucci and Hungarian-born drummer/percussionist George ...Read full biography

Key AlbumsSee all albums (24)

Party

Released: 2003

Label: Shanachie Entertainment Corp.

Critics' Rating:

It's hard to guess why Chieli Minucci releases some albums under his own name and some under Special EFX. Party could have been a solo album since it includes the same principle lineup as Minucci's own ...Read full review

Ghost World Soundtrack

Released: 2001

Label: Shanachie Records

Critics' Rating:

In the era of soundtracks created more out of corporate synergy than artistic inspiration, the soundtrack to Ghost World is a wonderful treat. The music from the film based on the comic book by Daniel ...Read full review

More Special EFX albums: Main Albums (18), Compilations (3), DVD/Video (3)

Similar ArtistsSee all artists (29)