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Andy Milne's Cosmic Dapp Theory
Sunday, Sept. 26; The Paramount (Santa Fe, 21 and over, 8 p.m.)
Monday, Sept. 27; Outpost Performance Space (all ages, 7:30 p.m.):

As a member of saxophonist Steve Coleman's groups of the early- to late-'90s, pianist/keyboardist Andy Milne (the "e" is silent) forged what was to become the next evolutionary rung on the jazz ladder. Especially since his solo debut in 1997, Milne has worked to mold African rhythms, funk grooves and odd-metered chordal workouts into the next jazz paradigm. With his latest release, The New Age of Aquarius (Contrology), Milne succeeds in making both his musical and philosophic points with a tantalizing array of songs that draw together all of Milne's influences -- from Thelonious Monk to philosopher Ken Wilber. Cosmic Dapp Theory, the group Milne has led for the past several years, consists of some of the brightest young hopefuls in contemporary jazz, including Washington, D. C., rapper Kokayi and New York-based vocalist Vinia Mojica. Some of the most delightfully interesting moments on The New Age of Aquarius come courtesy of the two vocalists who serve as the yin to Milne's bold, angular yang. Drummer Mark Prince and bassist Rich Brown fold funk grooves into a batter that Milne flavors generously with hints of Herbie Hancock and Bud Powell, as well as with his own futuristic vision of jazz.

Milne's music is vibrant and imaginative and carries with it a unique sense of confidence and consciousness that may well shape jazz for the new millennium. And with The New Age of Aquarius, he has crystallized his place among the great pianists of the past and present.