Jay Rosen Quartet

Jay Rosen Quartet: Canticles for the New Millennium

by Derek Taylor
September 1, 2000

Rosen continues his victory streak with this new offering from CIMP. Remarkably it’s his debut as a leader even though his drums have fueled sessions numbering well into the double digits. Throughout the lengthy program of pieces derived from his own fecund intellect his drum kit and percussive accessories are right up front recorded with crystal clarity and care. Much to my surprise early on I found myself wishing it was a solo effort rather than an ensemble one- his ...