"Turning" is a composition that is influenced by the music of India and also Ornette Coleman. Everything centers on the bass's 5/8 ostinato which also acts as a drone. The theme imitates Indian vocalists and is the on and off switch to the song à la Ornette.
credits
from Turning,
released October 2, 2020
Colin Dorion - Drums
Garrett Spoelhof - Piano
Leland Nelson - Bass
Colin Dorion - Composition
Shawn Dealey - Engineer
Rachel Leonard - Assistant Engineer
Shawn Dealey - Mix
Shawn Dealey - Master
Colin Dorion - Producer
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