Michael waldrop –

Origin suite

Drummer, vibraphonist, and composer Michael Waldrop's second release on Origin is an ambitious and diverse representative of his work, highlighted by a wide-ranging, cross-genre aesthetic and his wildly dynamic big band. Inspired by the earthy and primal works of Cuban artist Wilfredo Lam, arranger Jack Cooper transformed three of Waldrop's compositions into an evocative and epic Origin Suite," with the movements titled after three of his paintings. Featuring Waldrop's Big Band, guitarist Jimi Tunnell, saxophonist Mario Cruz, and German vocalist Marc Secara, it's a dramatic opening for an album that goes on to feature several other very distinctive voices including percussionists Brad Dutz & Jose Rossy, and keyboardist Scott Kinsey, and compositions by Jimi Tunnell, Gerald Stockton, Waldrop and Jack Copper. "Waldrop writes hummable tunes that jump in guess-where twists... sharing bustling charts with ex-boss Jack Cooper, he packs missed crannies with lightning fills." -DOWNBEAT"

Country of Pressing	US
Artist	Michael Waldrop
Released	2018
Music Genre	Blues and Pop / Rock
Label	ORIGIN RECORDS
Condition	New
UPC	805558274725
SKU	al-805558274725

1.1 The Origin Suite - la Jungla
1.2 The Origin Suite - Nativite
1.3 The Origin Suite - Al Final de la Noche
1.4 Through the Mist
1.5 Sheath and Sword
1.6 Ivana
1.7 Mouzon
1.8 Doo Dat Ting
1.9 Belgrade
1.10 Vasconcelos
1.11 Doppler Effect
1.12 Still Life