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Wilson "Chembo" Corniel: For The Rest Of Your Life

Read "For The Rest Of Your Life" reviewed by Chip Boaz

by Chip Boaz
November 11, 2007

Our expectations shape our listening experiences, even before we hear an artist's recorded work. We anticipate musical genres based on a musician's past and assume that the bandleader will be featured prominently. We judge unfamiliar artists on their instrument, album covers, or websites; and then we decide whether that artist deserves our attention. Once we listen to a recording, we constantly compare how the work aligns with our pre-conceived notions. Percussionist Chembo Corniel shatters all expectations on For The Rest ...