Go Forth Duck by Paul Dunmall - Paul Rogers - Kevin Norton - jazzreview.com

20 Feb

Go Forth Duck by Paul Dunmall - Paul Rogers - Kevin Norton

Written by Glenn Astarita
font size decrease font size increase font size
Print
Email

Drummer/percussionist Kevin Norton aligns with two British improvising heavyweights on this most interesting trio date. Briefly, there’s a tremendous amount of synergy and chutzpah displayed throughout the various ebbs, flows, and swirling clusters of sound.

Bassist Paul Rogers primarily employs a bowed delivery, via circular patterns and polytonal lines. On the thirty-eight minute opener "Go Forth Duck," Norton’s delicate vibes work sets a tone for the group’s sprawling harmonic inventions. Whereas, Paul Dunmall eventually launches into a frenzied soprano sax attack, amid an assortment of ethereal dialogues sprinkled into these three lengthy works.

Dunmall once again surfaces as a master of the jazz bagpipes on "I Am Not A Van," while also transmitting his signature style brawn, and power, especially when performing on tenor sax. Overall, Norton toggles between his drum kit and vibes while also using small percussion instruments for shade and accenting purposes. But it’s the musicians’ vibrantly conveyed camaraderie that shines in glittering colors. Simply stated, they were up for the occasion, and it shows - rather passionately, that is. (Recommended.... )

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Paul Dunmall - Paul Rogers - Kevin Norton
CD Title: Go Forth Duck
Genre: Free Jazz / Avante Garde
Year Released: 2004
Record Label: CIMP
Tracks: Go Forth Duck, Come Back Weirdness Day, I Am Not a Wan (Offocals)
Musicians: Paul Dunmall (soprano sax - tenor sax - bagpipes), Paul Rogers (A.I.L. bass), Kevin Norton (drums - vibes - perc)
Label Website: http://www.cadencebuilding.com
Rating: Four Stars