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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZBLACKMAN, Cindy(b 18 Nov. '59, Yellow Springs OH) Drums, composer. Freelanced with Joe Henderson, Jackie McLean, Don Pullen, debut on Muse was septet Arcane '87, with Henderson and trumpeter Wallace Roney. Code Red '92 was a triumph, with Steve Coleman, Roney, Kenny Barron and Lonnie Plaxico, followed by Telepathy '92. Trio + Two '90 was co-led by Santi Debriano and Dave Fiuczynski, released on FreeLance. Her blisteringly energetic but controlled music is reminiscent of the work of her greatest influence, Tony Williams; technique and improving compositional skills mark her as a rising star. Played on Jackie Terrasson's What's New '92, contributing tune 'Till Then', and on Grand Central Tenor Conclave: A Tribute To Hank Mobley '95 with Ravi Coltrane and Craig Handy, on Still Life '96 on Evidence with Charnett Moffett. |