Janne Schaffer-Earmeal (1978)

Jane Schaffer is a Swedish guitarist known for his work in recording studios with artists such as ABBA and Bob Marley, and who has achieved a renowned solo career releasing a series of jazz-rock albums. Since his first album, "Janne Schaffer", released in 1973, this guitarist has crafted a fine blend of rock and jazz influences in all his releases, featuring captivating melodies, rich instrumentation, and a diverse range of styles from jazz fusion to soft rock. In 1978, he released his fourth full-length album, "Earmeal", which featured a stellar lineup of musicians, including the Porcaro brothers, all of whom have contributed to the band Toto at one time or another throughout the legendary Californian group's career. They are Jeff Porcaro on drums, Steve Porcaro on keyboards, and Joe Porcaro on percussion, along with other prominent musicians such as Brand X keyboardist Peter Robinson and renowned Swedish flautist Björn J:Son Lindh. "Earmeal" doesn't stray far from the jazz-rock fusion of more mainstream artists like Lee Ritenour or Larry Carlton, brimming with impressive guitar skills, atmospheric soundscapes, and an exquisite taste for catchy and brilliantly executed compositions.