Captured live at the Musician’s Institute in 2005, this performance by CAB brings together a formidable lineup led by Bunny Brunel on bass, joined by Tony MacAlpine on guitar, Patrice Rushen on keyboards, and Virgil Donati on drums. This is fusion at full throttle — but unlike many high-powered ensembles, the balance here is unmistakable.
Brunel stands at the center of it all, not just as a bassist, but as the architect of the sound — shaping the direction, locking the groove, and anchoring the band’s harmonic movement with authority. Around him, MacAlpine’s precision, Rushen’s sophistication, and Donati’s explosive rhythmic command create a dynamic framework that never loses its cohesion.
This is CAB in its element: tight, fearless, and deeply musical — a band where virtuosity serves the composition, and the groove never gets lost in the firepower.