Undertones, by Al Muirhead

Undertones

by Al Muirhead

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1.	A Tune for Cal 04:10	buy track
2.	Rose Room 06:35	buy track
3.	'Deed I Do 05:21	buy track
4.	Tenderly 05:51	buy track
5.	You're My Everything 04:26	buy track
6.	Take it to the Bank Tom 05:19	buy track
7.	Charade 05:10	buy track
8.	S'posin' 04:06	buy track
9.	I Don't Stand a Ghost of Chance with You 04:25	buy track
10.	Four Brothers 03:13	buy track

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2016 JUNO-nominated trumpeter Al Muirhead is excited to present his most intriguing project to date; Undertones. Recorded in mid February 2018, the album features Muirhead on the rare bass trumpet with his new Canadian Quintet. The album highlights musicians he has admired over the years, including Canadian jazz heavyweights Kelly Jefferson (sax), Reg Schwager (guitar), Neil Swainson (bass) and Ted Warren (drums).

With a 70-year career in music, Muirhead is a true expert at what he does – and every time he steps on stage or into the studio, something special comes out of his horn. He is one of the few masters in the world on the rare bass trumpet, and Undertones showcases its mellow and deep tones.

The album is a collection of standards that he and his quintet selected in studio, along with two tribute pieces composed by Muirhead. “A Tune For Cal” is a post-bop celebration for his late and eldest brother, a magnificent musician and one of Canada’s finest copyists. “Take It To The Bank Tom” pays homage to his life-long friend and collaborator, Tommy Banks, who passed away weeks before this recording.

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released September 28, 2018

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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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