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| | Michael Melito |
 | | In a particularly effective sequence, he plays in unison with the pianist between beats 1 and 2, squarely on beat 3, and between beat 4 and the first one of the next measureincreasing his volume each time and bearing down firmly on the last stroke. |
 | | Moreover, spanning the end of Lalama's second chorus and the beginning of the third, he executes an extended fill between the snare and bass drums that feels like a series of quick, forceful shoves; however, like the other extroverted moments of his drumming, it doesn't give pause or retard the band's progress. |
 | | Although he still relishes the role of accompanist and continues to stay in the pocket, for Joe Magnarelli's three choruses Melito is increasingly active and, in conjunction with Gill, pushes the band harder than before. |
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