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In the Mix - Music
Dapp Theory
Y’all
Just Don’t Know
By Christine
LaPado
OK,
fusionheads, check this out. There is never a dull moment on
this new Dapp Theory CD. Led by Canadian pianist/sometime
vocalist Andy Milne, Y’all Just Don’t Know is a
wonderfully entertaining ride from beginning to end, full of
brilliant musicianship, diverse creative ideas and, at times,
clever political commentary. On “Trickle Down,” Milne sings of
the “Boardroom pop star/Pinstripe prophet of peckerhead greed/
He said, ‘Trust me with the money.’” “Only Clave” opens with
electric bassist Rich Brown’s brisk, funky ostinato bass line
and moves into a wild array of keyboard and harmonica lines
(from excellent harp player Gregoire Maret) and even some rap
vocals from Kokayi. Fellow Canadian Bruce Cockburn plays
guitar and sings on some tracks, as well as co-writes some
tunes, including “Bad Air,” a song reminiscent of The Police
but fused with Brazilian-style vocals a la Milton Nascimento.
Milne can even play it straight, as in his beautiful treatment
of Dizzy Gillespie’s “Con Alma.” Check out
www.andymilne.com/dapp_site.
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