File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 44:31
Size: 102,4 MB
Art: Front
(4:56) 1. Little Melonae
(7:00) 2. Never Ends
(6:13) 3. Valse Sinistre
(3:29) 4. Laura
(5:18) 5. Frankenstein
(3:15) 6. Changes For Trane & Monk
(5:50) 7. Clara's Room
(4:22) 8. Reconfirmed
(4:05) 9. Lawra
Valse Sinistre is so good that it almost feels irresponsible. Drummer Billy Drummond and his postbop quartet (saxophonist Dayna Stephens, pianist Micah Thomas, and bassist Dezron Douglas) are not only firing on all cylinders, but venturing into such daredevilry that you want to shout, “Are you guys insured?”
This is only slight hyperbole. Starting on Jackie McLean’s “Little Melonae,” the band is already dancing on a tightrope with their warp-speed run through the complex composition. But then, Thomas charges out with an astonishing solo that goes everywhere at once—Drummond demonstrates his command simply by keeping pace. That’s just the opening salvo. The title track showcases another fine Thomas solo, but this one is overshadowed by a dark improvisation from Stephens’ soprano. It’s an instrument we often think of as letting a bit of light into the proceedings; not this time.By By Michael J. West https://jazztimes.com/reviews/albums/billy-drummond-freedom-of-ideas-valse-sinistre-cellar/
Personnel: Billy Drummond – drums; Dezron Douglas – bass; Micah Thomas – piano; Dayna Stephens – saxophones
This is only slight hyperbole. Starting on Jackie McLean’s “Little Melonae,” the band is already dancing on a tightrope with their warp-speed run through the complex composition. But then, Thomas charges out with an astonishing solo that goes everywhere at once—Drummond demonstrates his command simply by keeping pace. That’s just the opening salvo. The title track showcases another fine Thomas solo, but this one is overshadowed by a dark improvisation from Stephens’ soprano. It’s an instrument we often think of as letting a bit of light into the proceedings; not this time.By By Michael J. West https://jazztimes.com/reviews/albums/billy-drummond-freedom-of-ideas-valse-sinistre-cellar/
Personnel: Billy Drummond – drums; Dezron Douglas – bass; Micah Thomas – piano; Dayna Stephens – saxophones
Valse Sinistre
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