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It's About Time

by Al Muirhead

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Sleepy Time Down South 03:44
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2.
A Night In Tunisia 05:10
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3.
Ida Mae 06:05
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4.
Pennies From Heaven 02:55
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5.
It's About Time 03:26
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6.
Stardust 05:06
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7.
Joy Spring 04:53
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8.
All Blues 05:13
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Mr. Clean 04:52
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Breakfast Wine 07:18
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11.
The Girl Next Door 02:11
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about

A beloved musical director, sideman and performer for decades it's about time Al Muirhead takes center stage.

Celebrating the release of his debut solo album aptly named "It's About Time" on Chronograph Records, Al is joined by a star-studded backline including longtime friends and collaborators Tommy Banks (piano) and PJ Perry (sax), plus Tyler Hornby (drums) and Kodi Hutchinson (bass). Its just the latest highlight in a career that has spanned six decades.

Now 79 years old, Al has been so busy over the years as a Musical Director, band leader, arranger, teacher, and session musician, and so it's not surprising this is his first recording as a leader. "This album is something that's been a long time coming; something that needed to happen for him," says Hutchinson. "It's amazing to watch Al. For him, it's about the music. He grew up on the bandstand, and he plays better than guys half his age."

The album is a mix of full band, trio and duo tracks that let Muirhead unleash melodies that are at once incredibly inventive and utterly timeless. "It's About Time" is by any measure a crowning achievement, but with a full schedule of shows, festivals and touring, Al Muirhead isn't exactly resting on his laurels.

credits

released October 18, 2014

Al Muirhead - Trumpet, Bass Trumpet & Vocals
Tommy Banks - Piano
P.J. Perry - Alto Sax, Tenor Sax
Kodi Hutchinson - Double Bass
Tyler Hornby - Drums

Executive produced by Maureen & Jules Poscente
Special thanks to Kai & Lee Poscente, Henry Beaumont & Derek Stoll
Produced by Kodi Hutchinson, Al Muirhead, & Tommy Banks
Engineered by Spencer Cheyne & Craig Newnes at The Station Recording Co. Calgary, AB
Mixed by Spencer Cheyne, Kodi Hutchinson & Al Muirhead
Mastered by Max Ross of Systems Two Studios in Brooklyn, NY
Engineering Assistant: James Bundy
Photography by James May
Design by Michael Dangelmaier

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Al Muirhead Calgary, Alberta

Whether it is playing a sweet and melodic trumpet solo, composing and arranging for a big band, small ensemble or orchestra, performing one take sessions on recordings or mentoring young musicians, Al is an inspiration in the Canadian music scene and is known as the "Elder statesman of Jazz Trumpet in Alberta". Al is a delight, a rare gem and has a story to be heard. ... more

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