On
Revelation, we hear Grammy Award winning drummer/leader Joe McCarthy and colleagues reaching still higher levels of technical excellence and compositional adventure. From start to finish on
Revelation is the Clave in all its elasticity and permutation, animated by a rhythm section of consummate clarity and finesse. McCarthy's lithe interplay with percussionist Roberto Quintero is beautifully captured by the mics and in terms of depth, sophistication and sheer chops, the ABA might be situated in the lofty realm of concert jazz, but still the band remains rooted in the Afro-Cuban dance rhythm, the primacy of the groove as well as the melody.