The place of organizer is rare in the world of performing music. In general, project leaders have at least one tool to communicate their ideas to their colleagues. This does not apply to Kip Hanrahan who, despite the fact that he does not play any instrument, still knows how to pass on his intentions flawlessly to his ever-changing band. Latin rhythms and avant-garde are his starting point. He has
… particularly strong ideas about percussion, because Hanraan's music is always shrouded in an abundance of percussion. Beautiful Scars, for example, features no fewer than five percussionists (including Milton Cordona and Robby Ameen) who, with their Cuban rhythms, lay a warm carpet for the beautiful melody that sprouted from Hanraan's brain. Hanrahan's music also has something magical about it. The longer you listen to the simplest songs, the more complex they become and vice versa. Beautiful Scars is another CD that you can listen to for hours and then still be surprised. (AD)more
