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‘…Pianist Barney McAll’s imaginative compositions juxtaposed Cuban rhythmic raunch with moth’s wing delicacy. Trombonist Shannon Barnett sundered the music in one solo, her sound as big as a storm cloud.
Flashbacks (Extra Celestial Arts Records) is the fifth album by composer/pianist Barney McAll, and continues the exciting trajectory - begun with his debut, Exit - into his own distinctive sound world.
Apr 16, 2009 · Barney McAll: Flashbacks. By John Kelman. April 16, 2009. Sign in to view read count. Keeping up with the wealth of talent around the world is a challenge, but when it's someone as talented and distinctive as Australian pianist Barney McAll, it's well worth the effort.
- John Kelman
May 18, 2009 · Australian-born pianist Barney McAll, who has performed with artists as disparate as Groove Collective and Gary Bartz and absorbed the rhythms of Santeria on numerous trips to Cuba, achieves such a fusion on Flashbacks, leading a band featuring guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel and percussionist Pedro Martinez, along with trombonist Josh ...
- Russ Musto
Apr 7, 2009 · It's not surprising that Flashbacks, his fifth recording as a leader, emanates a globalist awareness with contemporary urban storytelling. A one-time touring member of Kurt Rosenwinkel 's Heartcore band, McAll shares a simpatico bond with the celebrated guitarist, who is featured on all but one of the eight compositions.
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Flashbacks is the fifth album by composer/pianist Barney McAll, and continues the exciting trajectory - begun with his debut, Exit - into his own distinctive sound world. Like its predecessor, Mother of Dreams and Secrets, it features both brilliant guitar innovator Kurt Rosenwinkel and some traditional sacred Afro Cuban rhythms.
