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  • Homework

    AYVA041

    Artist: Richie Barshay

    Label: AYVA Música

    Homework is a stunning record coming from any artist, not to mention one only 23 years old. Joined by saxophonist Daniel Blake, bassist Jorge Roeder, percussionist Reinaldo de Jesus, sitarist Josh Feinberg, and pianist Herbie Hancock (among others), Barshay makes a statement of intent that cannot be ignored. Starting with his surprising drum set, which merges a standard western kit with Indian hand drums and percussion, Barshay extends his reach into the compositional realm, using the ancient Indian system of Bols and Tals to permeate standard arrangements. Original material (and a cover of Monk’s “Trinkle Tinkle”) is expressed through improvisation and interplay, but what appear as odd meter arrangements are really the deceptive result of Barshay’s intensive studies into the North Indian percussion language.
    Featuring. Richie Barshay (d, pr) Daniel Blake (ts, ss), Jorge Roeder (b), special guest Herbie Hancock piano (1,2,7) & keyboard (2)