Live at the Poster Museum

This is one of the best drummer led records that I have heard in a long while. We can tell that many of these musicians have been working together for a while in Conrad Herwig's Latin Side... band. However, under Ameen's leadership the Latin flavors get further twisted into a mélange of fusion, jazz, Latin, groove, and everything else; "Ameenmusic" if you will. And with Ameen's first live recording of his band, the music really jumps out of the speakers. His writing allows everyone the space to stretch, let go, and have fun! As it often does, the sound of the Fender Rhodes helps set the tone, there is nothing "traditional" on this recording. Ameen and bassist Lincoln Goines complete each other's thoughts and phrases, and they shift with ease behind the soloists, listen to "Una Muy Anita." I also like Troy Roberts' electronically effected saxophone. "2's & 3's" is so funky it's just not fair, think James Brown meets Eddie Palmieri. And "Oleo" has never sounded like this, listen to Troy and Robby's amazing duet! The Tower of Power meets Bitches Brew of "Lucia's Wawa" is simply amazing. This is a wonderful record that every drummer will enjoy