Paul Dunmall Brass Project: Maha Samadhi

Tenor saxist Paul Dunmall leads a unique orchestra that features 3 trumpets (Percy Pursglov, Aaron Diaz & Alex Astbury), 2 trombones (Josh Tagg & Dave Sear) with 2 tubas (Josh Palmer & Jo Sweet) along with a rhythm team of Olie Brice/b and Tony Bianco/dr. Directed by Ed Bennett, the band mixes introductory thick themes with loosely swinging ensemble actions that are reminiscent of vintage Charles Mingus. Warm brass harmonies eventually delve into free form flying and squawks on pieces like “Temple of the Mother’s Presence” and the frenetic feeding frenzy of “In the Cossipore,” but the shoes fit well. Brice and Bianco gets some solo time between the long lines on the title track, and Bianco has a way of keeping every jot and tittle together. A fun white knuckler!

www.slamproductions.net

Leave a Reply