Jamire Williams - ///// EFFECTUAL (2016)

It’s not easy for drummers to get the spotlight, especially if they’re the non-singing kind—no matter how prodigiously talented they may be. For every Ahmir “Questlove” Johnson (the Roots) or Damon Che (Don Caballero), there are hundreds of anonymous men and women who pound the back beat while their bandmates take center stage. After years of playing back-up to others, including many in the Leaving and Brainfeeder label nexuses (and, curiously, accompanying Wordpress founder Matthew Mullenweg in his senior recital as a jazz major), drummer Jamire William’ establishes his voice on solo debut ///// Effectual, a surprisingly satisfying record composed almost entirely of his own drumming.

On ///// Effectual, Williams shows himself to be both an inspired composer and tasteful crafter of sound. He can build whole worlds worth spending time in with nothing but drum hits. But, as the fuller tracks suggest, he might make something even deeper and richer if he allowed even one or two more primary colors into the frame. ///// Effectual provides a powerful blueprint to build on. –Benjamin Scheim

Tracklist:

01. Who Will Stand 03:50
02. The Fire Next Time 02:27
03. Selectric 03:23
04. Truth Remains Constant 05:32
05. Dos Au Soleil 03:06
06. Chase the Ghost 04:01
07. Wash Me Over Pollock's Pulse 03:11
08. In Retrospect 03:13
09. Futurism 02:28
10. (Selah) 01:27
11. Children of the Supernatural 02:21
12. Illuminations 03:15
13. The Art of Losing Yourself 03:14
14. Collaborate With God (feat. Chassol) 03:31
15. Collaborate With God (feat. Chassol) (Miguel Atwood-Ferguson String Mix) 03:34