Consumer Guide Album

Jeff Beck: Wired [Epic, 1976]
This continuation of Blow by Blow's mindless trickery--bye-bye George Martin and Stevie Wonder (guess which one is missed), hiya Charles Mingus (an adequate "Pork Pie Hat")--is supposed to make Jeff a "jazz" musician. In fact it certifies Jan Hammer and Narada Michael Walden as "rock" musicians (retain quotes please). Best: "Come Dancing," a jumpy little Walden novelty that would make a nice B side for the Meters. B-