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1. SHOOT THE MOON 2. VOLTA 3. SAMI'S TUNE 4. AUCKLAND HILL 5. DINOSAUR JUMP 6. WINTER WALK 7. AKPE 8. FIREFLY 9. KNOCKAN CRAG |
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1 |
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Description: | Mezcla are a Glasgow-based world/jazz fusion ensemble currently making waves throughout the UK. Led by bass player David Bowden (BBC Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year 2017), the band features some of Scotlandâ??s brightest stars and is attracting attention for its innovative blend of soulful jazz and energetic grooves.The name Mezcla means â??mixtureâ?? and the music draws from a wide range of genres and moods. Skilfully fusing modern jazz with African, Latin-American and RnB music influences, Mezclaâ??s music is distinguished by its uplifting melodies, shimmering textures, and visceral improvisation.The line-up includes Michael Butcher on tenor sax, Joshua Elcock on trumpet, Alan Benzie (Berklee Billboard winner) on keys, Ben MacDonald on guitar, David Bowden on bass and compositions, Stephen Henderson (Jazzwise â??One to Watchâ?? 2018) on drums and Steve Forman (veteran LA studio musician) on percussion. - Recorded in June 2019 at Solas Sound, Glasgow
Engineered, mxed and produced by Gus Stirrat
Mastered by Peter Beckmann at TechnologyWorks
Executive Producer - Martin Hummel
Artwork - Jamie Johnson
"Shoot the Moon" is the debut album from Glasgow world/jazz fusion outfit Mezcla
released on Ubuntu Music February 2020
CD available on Bandcamp |
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Manufacturer No.: |
UBU0047CD |
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