Artist: David Johnson & Ken Rosser
Album: Dual Force
Genre: Contemporary Jazz
Label: 9 Winds Records
Released: 1998
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue)
Tracklist:
- Mambaza 6:30
- Ralph's Piano Waltz 4:17
- Common Thread 5:48
- Carpools 5:39
- Not Even The Rain 5:27
- Joan And Pablo 6:56
- Bebe 5:50
- Tommy's Chinese Funeral March 9:24
- Rabo De Nube 6:21
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Marimba player David Johnson and guitarist Ken Rosser are perhaps best known for their work in avant-garde jazz settings and for being respected educators. Their matchup in a set of duets (Gregg Field adds cymbals to "Mambaza") is actually quite melodic much of the time. The music falls between fusion and post-bop jazz, staying unpredictable and stimulating all of the time and to an extent recalling the Gary Burton/Chick Corea duets. The blend between the two instruments is attractive, Johnson (who doubles on vibes) is a fluent soloist, and Rosser displays plenty of versatility. Although none of the melodies are destined to become standards, as a whole they form a strong unity that, along with the unusual instrumentation, gives this CD its own character.