Scratches of Spain

Scratches of Spain (1987) by Billy Jenkins and the Voice of God Collective is an experimental record that blends jazz improvisation with rock and space rock textures, centered on Jenkins' distinctive electric guitar and unconventional arrangements. The title nods to Miles Davis' Sketches of Spain, and the music pairs composed themes with loose, exploratory passages, studio effects, and a wry, offbeat sensibility. It exemplifies Jenkins' late 1980s approach of merging jazz language with rock energy and a willingness to subvert genre expectations.