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Kelly Rossum Quintet “Renovation” |
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Written by Don Berryman
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Monday, 10 May 2004 |
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Page 1 of 2  The name implies changing and perhaps incorporating new elements. Kelly Rossum's CD does a bit of renovation, some of it 'retro'. The vibe of this diverse recording reminds me of Miles blowing over his electric fusion groups and Freddie Hubbards “Red Clay” which like “Renovation” showcases the leader's compositions. Trumpeters seem to be inclined to embrace rhythmic influence from outside of mainstream jazz. Dizzy brought in Afro-Cuban rhythms (and musicians). Lee Morgan's “Sidewinder” had a infectious rhythmic boogaloo hook in the title track. Miles, of course, was on the bleeding edge of many innovations and his inclusion of electric rock sounds and rhythms gave birth to fusion.
Kelly Rossum's choice of J.T. Bates on drums adds a distinctive flavor to this CD. The polyrhythmic, sometimes playful style and frequently driving backbeat (although sometimes overpowering) keep the feeling edgy, like with the open track “Cheap Cigars” which has a laid-back late-night sound paired with hypnotic driving drums. “Lead Soldiers” has a deeper groove, with Rossum and Chris Thomson blowing beautifully over an extended bass vamp.
Ornette Coleman's “Bug Powder” (which I believe he wrote for Cronenberg's adaptation of “Naked Lunch”) and Jimi Hendrix's “Little Wing” are the only tunes on this CD not written by Rossum.
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