Born in England of Jamaican parentage, Barrett was raised in Toronto. The youngest of four brothers, he's called by the nickname Dee. We deal with them. The band returns from Barrett's first album. Most of the artists have been together since 1995, and a significant cohesiveness is the result.
Several pieces feature powerful rhythmic underpinnings that suggest a balanced team approach.
Others relate an exotic impression that colors with an international palette. Barrett's sophomore album ranks high on this year's top ten list and offers a distinct sign that there's much more to come. All About Jazz and contributing writers. All rights reserved.