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Cybalism is a wide-ranging work that absorbs all the influences from Haynes’ various gigs; the boppish waltz “Modette” gives way to a conventional reading of the standard “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You”, quickly followed by the soul jazz “Go ‘n’ Get It!” However, this deliberate attempt to traverse multiple avenues gives the album a disjointed feel, as if there’s no central theme or idea that runs through the entire work. Haynes’ output as a leader will never equal that of his work as a sideman, but nonetheless Cymbalism is an entertaining diversion.
Track Listing: Modette/ I
Personnel: Roy Haynes- drums; Frank Strozier- alto saxophone, flute; Ronnie Matthews- piano; Larry Ridley- bass. Recorded: September 10, 1963.
Title: Cymbalism | Year Released: 2002 | Record Label: Fantasy Jazz
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