Random Access, Pt. 3

• Artist: Barry Romberg
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• Release Date: 2005
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Drummer Barry Romberg's Random Access, Pt. 3 serves as proof that creative fusion, although overshadowed by other styles of music, is still very much alive. The brand of fusion played by Romberg's ensemble is closer to early Weather Report than to the pure virtuosity of Return to Forever or the Mahavishnu Orchestra. The pieces, some of which sound like group improvisations, are full of adventure and unpredictability, occasionally meandering but at other times reaching logical conclusions. Although there are spots for trumpeter Kevin Turcotte and saxophonist Kelly Jefferson, the main emphasis is on the keyboards of Greg de Denus and Romberg, and the electronic rhythm section. While not every piece is a gem ("The Long Haul" gets a bit tedious), overall this is a worthy set. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Day 23	Geoff Young, Hugh Marsh, Barry Romberg	Barry Romberg	(4:08)
The Two Elvins	Barry Romberg	Barry Romberg	(10:05)
On the Lamb	Hugh Marsh, Barry Romberg, Greg De Denus	Barry Romberg	(6:26)
A Peace of Mind	Barry Romberg, Hugh Marsh, Kevin Turcotte	Barry Romberg	(2:48)
Good Morning Mr. Phelps	Geoff Young, Barry Romberg	Barry Romberg	(4:02)
Serenity Now	Barry Romberg, Hugh Marsh, Levon Ichkhanian	Barry Romberg	(5:10)
Unneccesary Celebration	Barry Romberg, Kelly Jefferson, Hugh Marsh	Barry Romberg	(4:27)
Easy Forward	Barry Romberg	Barry Romberg	(4:28)
The Plastics	Barry Romberg	Barry Romberg	(4:48)
Big Rotten	Barry Romberg	Barry Romberg	(4:05)
Not a Spec of Cereal	Barry Romberg, Hugh Marsh	Barry Romberg	(2:31)
The Long Haul (For Charles Bukowski)	Barry Romberg	Barry Romberg	(7:00)

Credits

Barry Romberg (Electronic Percussion), Barry Romberg (Producer), Geoff Young (Guitar), Barry Romberg (Engineer), Barry Romberg (Drums), Hugh Marsh (Pizzicato Violin), Barry Romberg (Photography), Howard Gaul (Layout), Howard Gaul (Design), Barry Romberg (Synthesizer), Charlie Gray (Mastering), Kieran Overs (Bass (Acoustic)), Richard Brown (Bass), Kelly Jefferson (Saxophone), Adrean Farrugia (Fender Rhodes), Kevin Turcotte (Trumpet), Hugh Marsh (Violin), Greg De Denus (Fender Rhodes)