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Rent Romus' Lords of Outland: Thee Unhip
By Track review of "Temple of Dolphy"One of many album highlights find the band entering the sacred passageway left by late sax pioneer Eric Dolphy aptly titled, "Temple of Dolphy." Here, Romus blurts out an affable theme and mimics Dolphy's angular and recoiling mode of attack, seated within the freer realm of jazz. Moreover, 6-string electric bassist Ray Schaeffer fuses a steely undertow into the gushing and popping rhythmical component engineered by drummer Phillip Everett. Framed as a semi-structured improv vehicle, Romus' fiery romp is a no-holds barred exposition. He slices through steel with accuracy and ease, equating to a jovial soundscape, scraped with intensifying solos and Everett's colorific cymbals hits. They galvanize your neural system from start to finish, while projecting a take no prisoners approach throughout.
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Personnel
Rent Romus: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, c-melody saxophone, voice; C.J. Borosque: trumpet, electronics; Ray Schaeffer: 6-string electric bass; Phillip Everett: drums, autoharp, electronics.
Album information
Title: Thee Unhip | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Edgetone Records
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