Search - Kenny Clarke, Andrew Cyrille, Milford Graves :: Pieces of Time

A great percussion ensemble

teresa ruggles | olathe, KS United States | 07/20/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The four men on this recording are no doubt four of the most influential drummers in jazz. milford graves and andrew cyrille have been acredited before with revolutionizing free jazz, polyrythmic drumming. kenny clarke was a huge figure in the hard bop and post bop periods of jazz. and don moye, best known for his work with the Art Ensemble of Chicago, is a true innovator of percussion instruments. These musicians were all very big in the sixities, they were also influenced by the times. Black Nationalism played a large part in the lives of these musicians in the sixties and African drumming techniques are very evident in their playing. the music is heartfelt (definitely heard in the singing/chanting of Graves and Moye.) a great record for lovers of the drums, people interested in African influence on jazz, and a must for any fan of the drummers."