Here’s a clever concept that is better than it sounds; drummer Phil Haynes delivers a five piece suite of sorts simply using his “solo drum set & found instruments.” There are 27 movements in this piece, ranging from a quick fourteen seconds to a not too long three minutes and ten seconds. Believe it or not, the percussive sounds are able to create a wide variety of moods, with sounds being used by sticks, brushes and hands.
Space is also a factor, with Haynes using it well on “Pollock” while other times you get cymbals sashaying on ”Spirits,” a high hat on “Metal at warp,” snapping snares on “Bop Be.” Exotic instruments are felt on “Sympathetic Membranes” and some rim shots are on “Dumpster Diving.” Drumming fans will have lots to think about, while the average listener will be surprised how un-selfindulgent the entire album was in one listen.
Corner Store Jazz Records