Native Colours

 ( Billy Drummond Albums ) 

Native Colours is the debut album by drummer Billy Drummond which was recorded in 1991 and released on the Dutch Criss Cross Jazz label the following year. Criss Cross Jazz: album entry accessed February 28, 2019 Jazzdisco: Billy Drummond Catalog accessed February 28, 2019 Kenny Barron: discography accessed February 28, 2019 Renee Rosnes: Original Works, accessed February 28, 2019

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Reception In his review on Allmusic, Greg Turner stated "This is a fine debut by one of jazz's best young drummers".

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Track listing All compositions by Renee Rosnes except where noted

1. "8/4 Beat" (Bobby Hutcherson) – 5:49
2. "Native Colours" – 6:11
3. "San Francisco Holiday - Worry Later" (Thelonious Monk) – 6:14
4. "Waltz for Sweetie" (Walter Bishop Jr.) – 10:08
5. "One for Walton" – 4:54
6. "Lexicon" – 6:45
7. "Ruby, My Dear" (Monk) – 6:10
8. "Yesterday's Gardenias" (Nelson Cogane, Sammy Mysels, Dick Robertson) – 9:57
9. "Happy House" (Ornette Coleman) – 6:25

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Personnel

• Billy Drummond – drum kit
• Steve Wilson – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone
• Steve Nelson – vibraphone
• Renee Rosnes – piano
• Ray Drummond – double bass

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