Andy Narell - Slow Motion - 1985 (24/96 Vinyl Rip)

More often than not, the steel pans are used for playing the traditional sounds of Trinidad. Andy Narell has successfully utilized them in a variety of non-traditional ways. On the ambitious and highly eclectic fusion release Slow Motion, elements of everything from Afro-Cuban salsa to Brazilian samba to African music are fair game for the adventurous, even visionary improviser (who is also heard on electric keyboards).
"A nice first introduction to the music of Andy Narell; HipPocket Records and Windham Hill are related and you can hear that; crystal clear and dynamic open sound on this album"! Enjoy this beautiful music!

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Review:

More often than not, the steel pans are used for playing the traditional sounds of Trinidad. Andy Narell has successfully utilized them in a variety of non-traditional ways. On the ambitious and highly eclectic fusion release Slow Motion, elements of everything from Afro-Cuban salsa to Brazilian samba to African music are fair game for the adventurous, even visionary improviser (who is also heard on electric keyboards). Sometimes cerebral and sometimes romantic – sometimes intense and sometimes reflective – Slow Motion is one CD that cannot be accused of predictability. For those exploring Narell's music for the first time, this album would be an excellent starting point.

Alex Henderson@Allmusic.com > Editor Rating 4,5/5 <

Track List:

01 Two Tone Shoes
02 Natty Stick
03 Slow Motion
04 Street Dancing
05 Another Drum For Oskar
06 Trapeze
07 Once A Dancer
08 A Sea Change

Line-up / Musicians

-Andy Narrell / Steel Drums, Keyboards
-Kenneth Nash / Percussion, Bongos, Congas, Vocals
-Frank Martin / Synthesizer
-Steve Erquiaga / Guitar
-Keith Jones / Bass
-William Kennedy / Drums
-John Thomas / vocals