Jacobs, Dale - Coastal Zone

Tracks

Side 1

		Track Name	Length
	1	Tinsel Town	06:15
	2	When Love Surrounds You	04:29
	3	Angela	04:46
	4	Quiet Storm	05:09

Side 2

		Track Name	Length
	1	Mr. Surf	05:12
	2	It's Been A Slice	04:13
	3	Philly Blues	05:10
	4	Coastal Zone	06:03

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Information/Write-up

Dale Jacobs was a pioneering Canadian keyboardist, composer, and producer whose innovative fusion of jazz, funk, and electronic music left a lasting imprint on the 1970s and early 1980s music scene. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Jacobs was renowned for his mastery of synthesizers and his ability to blend traditional jazz elements with emerging electronic sounds.​

Jacobs gained significant attention with his 1977 live album Live at Puccini's, recorded during a 14-week CHQM Radio series at Puccini's Restaurant in Vancouver. The album featured collaborations with notable musicians such as electronics innovator Ralph Dyck, saxophonist Wayne Kozak, and vocalist Hans Staymer. Tracks like "Discovery," composed by Dyck for CBC Radio Canada's Olympic coverage, and Jacobs' own "Visions of Rio" showcased his skill in creating immersive, genre-defying compositions. ​

In 1978, Jacobs released Cobra on Epic Records, further cementing his reputation in the jazz fusion genre. The album, described as "an instrumental Steely Dan record on synthesized steroids," featured a lineup of talented musicians, including Jim Vallance, Tom Lavin, and Ralph Dyck. Tracks like "Scouting Party" and "Computer Samba" exemplified Jacobs' ability to craft funky, electronic jazz-rock pieces. ​

Beyond his albums, Jacobs was a prolific composer and producer, contributing to over a hundred songs for movies and radio shows. He was also involved in designing electronic recording equipment, showcasing his technical prowess alongside his musical talents. ​

Dale Jacobs passed away from lung cancer on September 10, 2000, in California. Though his life was cut short, his innovative spirit and contributions to music continue to resonate with enthusiasts and musicians alike.
-Robert Williston

Dale Jacobs: piano, keyboards, vocals
Steve Duben: bass (tracks A2, A4, B1, B4)
Gord McCrostie: guitar
John Ferraro: drums, co-producer
Colin Lay: engineer
Bernie Zolner: executive producer, management

Produced by Dale Jacobs
Written and arranged by Dale Jacobs
Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering Studio
Recorded and mixed at Damon Studios, Canada
Mastered by Bernie Grundman

Design by Mark Steiger for Total Image Productions
Cover art and production by Lisa Devries

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