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Six Drumsets: Simmer
by C. Michael Bailey
Simmer is very much an acquired taste, all percussion, all of the time. As it turns out, Simmer is Six Drumsets second release, the first being a self-titled effort. As their moniker reveals, Six Drumsets are exactly that, six drummers. This collection of drummers is very international and all are conservatory trained. All have impressive work histories, drumming for every genre of music. Nevertheless, is all of this enough to carry the day?
Yes and No.
Each piece is provocative ...
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