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I’m quite pleased with this piece. It had never been played before we recorded it so I was not sure how it would sound. It is all based on phrases reducing from 7 to 1, each phrase repeated 3 times so you get 777,666,555,444,333,222,111 in a triplet grid. It all fits in 7 beat framework as well so it is quite logical, symmetrical and beautiful. The harmonic material is all diatonic and derived from the notes of the simple sing-song motif you hear at the beginning of the tune.

The B section is simply a re-arrangement of 7 as in 444,333,555…. 444,333,777 and 444,333,999. Sounds mathematical (and it is) but is quite nice sounding I think…especially when swung.

The C section is some sort of fanfare it seems that nearly got out of hand.

Kaju Fenny itself is a type of distilled liquor made from cashews and is very popular in Goa which I where I had the inspiration for this piece.

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from The Offering of Curtis Andrews, released December 18, 2008
Curtis Andrews: drumset, shaker, glockenspiel
Patrick Boyle: trumpet
Bill Brennan: vibraphone
Chris Harnett: alto saxophone
Brad Jefford: electric guitar
Josh Ward: electric bass

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Curtis Andrews Vancouver, British Columbia

Curtis Andrews is a Canadian-based musician with global persuasions. A percussionist/composer/teacher who creates music that is informed by his many years of experience with West African, South Indian and jazz traditions yet transcends categorization.

He has toured and recorded nationally and internationally with dozens of artists on drumset, mridangam, mbira, and percussion. ... more

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