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Guy Warren (aka "Kofi Ghanaba") was a pioneer of African and American drumming who played with some major jazz figures. But Divine Drummer, recorded in London in 1969 and 1970, is definitely not jazz, nor is it exactly African music. It goes beyond anything, as a unique statement. Warren plays a staggering variety of percussion instruments -- in addition to piano, harmonica, marimba, and other things -- all with plenty of fire (but also, underneath it, a sense of humor). But really, it's his...   [ read more ]

CD $21.83

Guitarist Warren Cuccurullo began his career with Frank Zappa, so it should come as no surprise that when he made his return to experimental music after years of pop craftmenship with Duran Duran and Missing Persons, he would do so under the guise of Thanks to Frank, a tribute to the late composer. Working with bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, Cuccurullo sounds creatively reborn. Drawing from a variety of different world musics, the guitarist fashions complex and ...   [ read more ]

CD $16.13