This inventive drummer sets a few fires on this exciting disc. With full brass complement by
David Sanchez on tenor,
Kenny Garrett on alto and soprano, and
Graham Hayes on flugelhorn and cornet,
Roy Haynes lays a textured and complex rhythm through such tunes as
Charlie Parker's "My Little Suede Shoes" and
Chick Corea's "Mirror Mirror." The closing drum solo proves without a doubt the melodic palette of percussion. The various band configurations, from drum solo to trio to septet, make for a varied and colorful album. ~ Tim Sheridan