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• Perception is the second album by jazz-fusion quartet Catalyst, released in 1973 on Muse Records. It sees the band deepen their blend of jazz, funk, modal and avant garde elements, with expanded instrumentation including synthesizer from Pat Gleeson and guest contributions from guitarist Norman Harris and percussionists Billy Hart and Farel Johnson. The music ranges from the long, exploratory title track to shorter, more groove-oriented numbers like Uzuri and a cover of Got to Be There, balancing improvisation with melody.

  Catalyst are often compared to the Mwandishi era of Miles Davis in terms of ambition and texture. On Perception, they push that influence into soulful territoryGleesons synth washes lend a subtle ambience rather than overt flash, and the winds, rhythm interplay and loose structures give the album an airy but grounded character. Its seen by many as a high point in their catalog, where the balance between experimentation and accessibility feels most complete.

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  Ahead of its time, Perception resonates now with fresh ears the quintet breaks from riffs and vamps to freely explore from within Jazz Dispensary

  Perception also sees Tyrone Brown hogging the bass spot the opening 14-mins+ title track is the albums centrepiece and presents a middle section with various solos. JazzMusicArchives

• Artist: Catalyst Label: Craft Recordings Format: LP Units: 1 Country: Worldwide Genre: Soul & Funk Style: Fusion, Modal, Soul-Jazz

• A1 Perception
  A2 Uzuri
  B1 Celestial Bodies
  B2 Ile Ife
  B3 Got To Be There