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Andrew Cyrille

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Andrew Cyrille (born 1939) is an American jazz drummer and percussionist known for his work in free and avant-garde jazz and for collaborations with leading figures of the genre.

American drummer and percussionist active since the 1960s; associated with free jazz and avant-garde scenes; notable collaborations include Cecil Taylor and Don Cherry.

A single DeBaser review covers Andrew Cyrille's percussive contribution to a 2008 European premiere performance of Don Cherry's Symphony For Improvisers at Piazza del Nuraghe, S. Anna Arresi. The concert featured an expanded lineup including Henry Grimes, William Parker, J.D. Allen and Hamid Drake. The reviewer describes the set as a tumultuous, dense hour-and-a-half of intertwined improvisation and gives it a 3/5 rating. The performance is characterized as lively and not a bad opening act.

For:Fans of jazz, free improvisation, and live festival performances.

 the actual lineup on stage included the indispensable support of saxophonists J.D. Allen and Mixashawn, the contribution of double bassist William Parker alongside the true legend Henry Grimes (born 1935), and concluded percussively with Andrew Cyrille and the "usual," impressive, Hamid Drake on drums.

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