Thursday, December 24, 2015

Kendrick Scott Oracle`s "We Are The Drum"

     If you are looking to give the gift of music for the Christmas season, I recommend Kendrick Scott Oracle`s "We Are The Drum", from Blue Note Records. This is a good CD. Superb performances are given by drummer and leader Kendrick Scott, saxophonist John Ellis, keyboardist Taylor Eigsti, Mike Moreno on guitar, Joe Sanders on bass, and vocalist Lizz Wright. This is not a show-offish recording (except for Kendrick Scott), but performances are strong.

     From Houston, TX, Kendrick Scott began playing drums in church. While in Houston, Scott was awarded the Clifford Brown/Stan Getz Fellowship, given by the International Association For Jazz Education (IAJE). Kendrick Scott has gone on to receive other noteworthy awards. After graduating from high school, Kendrick Scott received a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, where in 2002 he graduated.

     Scott has performed with Pat Methney, Joe Lovano, Kenny Garrett, Dianne Reeves, Terence Blanchard, and others. In 2006, Kendrick Scott`s debut recording "The Source" was the first for Scott`s group Oracle. "We Are The Drum"is Kendrick Scott Oracle debut recording with Blue Note Records.

     Comparisons are made to Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, and Tony Williams, but Kendrick Scott is his own musician. "We Are The Drum" will make a wonderful gift for jazz fans in your life, or if you are selfish, it will be a great addition to your musical library.

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