More often than not, the steel pans are used for playing the traditional sounds of Trinidad. Andy Narell has successfully utilized them in a variety of non-traditional ways. On the ambitious and highly eclectic fusion release Slow Motion, elements of everything from Afro-Cuban salsa to Brazilian samba to African music are fair game for the adventurous, even visionary improviser (who is also heard on electric keyboards). Sometimes cerebral and sometimes romantic -- sometimes intense and sometimes reflective -- Slow Motion is one CD that cannot be accused of predictability. For those exploring Narell's music for the first time, this album would be an excellent starting point. by Alex Henderson
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1 Two Tone Shoes 6:14
2 Natty Stick 8:26
3 Slow Motion 4:40
4 Street Dancin' 3:37
5 Another Drum For Oskar 7:32
6 Trapeze 3:31
7 Once A Dancer 4:39
8 A Sea Change 6:16
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Congas, Bongos, Percussion, Vocals – Kenneth Nash
Drums – William Kennedy
Guitar – Steve Erquiaga
Mixed By – Andy Narell, Steven Miller
Steel Drums, Keyboards – Andy Narell
Synthesizer – Frank Martin
Vocals – John Thomas (25)
