Drop Kick (album)

Drop Kick is an album by saxophonist Steve Coleman and his band Five Elements recorded in 1992 and released by Novus.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "The music is quite original yet fairly accessible due to the rhythms. Recommended".

Track listing

All compositions by Steve Coleman except as indicated

1. "Ramses" - 6:36
2. "Drop Kick" - 4:52
3. "Terra Nova" (David Gilmore) - 4:37
4. "The Journeyman" - 5:13
5. "Simbius Web" (Steve Coleman, Reggie Washington) - 4:42
6. "Dread Drop" - 4:07
7. "Tschanz" - 11:17
8. "Contemplation" (Marvin "Smitty" Smith) - 5:07
9. "Shift on the Fly" (Andy Milne) - 3:40
10. "Bates Motel" - 8:12
11. "Z Train" - 3:23

Personnel

• Steve Coleman – alto saxophone, acoustic piano (2)
• James Weidman – acoustic piano (1, 3, 7, 9, 10), keyboards (1, 3, 7, 9, 10)
• Andy Milne – keyboards (2, 4–6, 8, 11), acoustic piano (4–6, 8, 11)
• David Gilmore – guitars, guitar synthesizer
• Reggie Washington – electric bass (1, 3, 5, 7–11)
• Meshell Ndegeocello (as Meshell Johnson) – bass (2, 6, 11)
• Marvin "Smitty" Smith – drums (1, 3, 5, 7–10), percussion (1, 3–5, 7–11)
• Camille Gainer – drums (2, 6, 11)
• Michael Wimberly – percussion (1, 4, 7, 9)
• Don Byron – bass clarinet (1, 7), clarinet (1, 7)
• Lance Bryant – tenor saxophone (1, 7)
• Greg Osby – alto saxophone (6, 11)
• Cassandra Wilson – vocals (4)

Production

• Steve Coleman – producer, mixing
• Louis Coleman – assistant producer
• Joe Marciano – recording, mixing
• Ted Jensen – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
• Jackie Murphy – art direction
• Daniela Barceló – design
• Philip Wong – photography
• Steve Backer – series director

References