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Million Seller

Matt Calvert

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Format: CD

Cat No: WR4816

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Release Date:  09 February 2024

Label:  Whirlwind Recordings

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5065014356296

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

Release Date:  29 December 2023

Label:  Whirlwind Recordings

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5065014356302

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

  • Description

    Million Seller is the new electro-acoustic album and project led by Matt Calvert, one of the founding members of the underground alt-rock sensation Three Trapped Tigers. The inspiration for the project originated as Matt revisited his collection of early 70s releases by Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi group - some of the pianist's most overlooked and least understood albums. "The concept of Million Seller was to create a contemporary sound with similar elements to the Mwandishi band, putting the electronics and percussion at the forefront, merging organic and synthetic."

    Mwandishi (originally a sextet, later a septet with added electronics) had three horn players: Million Seller has none, instead using three synth players: Calvert himself is joined by Stale Storlokken of free-form experimental legends Supersilent, and by the unclassifiable improvisor Matthew Bourne. The line-up is completed by drummer Dave Smith, who brings his comprehensive knowledge of the Gambian tradition of Sabar drumming alongside his extensive jazz background, and a trio of guest musicians: Mamadou Saar on sabar and djembe drums, Kadialy Koudate on kora, and Sam Wilson on contemporary percussion.

    The results are a striking fusion of ancient and modern sounds, of heavy yet playful synth interactions topped by driving acoustic percussion, of wild improvisation mixed with moments of ambient beauty, all creating a sonic identity that's every bit as unique, wide-ranging and unforgettable as its inspiration.

    Description

    Million Seller is the new electro-acoustic album and project led by Matt Calvert, one of the founding members of the underground alt-rock sensation Three Trapped Tigers. The inspiration for the project originated as Matt revisited his collection of early 70s releases by Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi group - some of the pianist's most overlooked and least understood albums. "The concept of Million Seller was to create a contemporary sound with similar elements to the Mwandishi band, putting the electronics and percussion at the forefront, merging organic and synthetic."

    Mwandishi (originally a sextet, later a septet with added electronics) had three horn players: Million Seller has none, instead using three synth players: Calvert himself is joined by Stale Storlokken of free-form experimental legends Supersilent, and by the unclassifiable improvisor Matthew Bourne. The line-up is completed by drummer Dave Smith, who brings his comprehensive knowledge of the Gambian tradition of Sabar drumming alongside his extensive jazz background, and a trio of guest musicians: Mamadou Saar on sabar and djembe drums, Kadialy Koudate on kora, and Sam Wilson on contemporary percussion.

    The results are a striking fusion of ancient and modern sounds, of heavy yet playful synth interactions topped by driving acoustic percussion, of wild improvisation mixed with moments of ambient beauty, all creating a sonic identity that's every bit as unique, wide-ranging and unforgettable as its inspiration.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Ostinato - Intro
      • 2. Hornets
      • 3. Sleepless Giant
      • 4. Hidden Shadows
      • 5. Rainmaker
      • 6. Ostinato - Rituals
      • 7. Water Torture
      • 8. Hidden Deeper
      • 9. Ostinato - Witch Doctor
      • 10. Ostinato - Reprise
      • 11. You'll Know When You Get There
      • 12. Million Seller

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Ostinato - Intro
      • 2. Hornets
      • 3. Sleepless Giant
      • 4. Hidden Shadows
      • 5. Rainmaker
      • 6. Ostinato - Rituals
      • 7. Water Torture
      • 8. Hidden Deeper
      • 9. Ostinato - Witch Doctor
      • 10. Ostinato - Reprise
      • 11. You'll Know When You Get There
      • 12. Million Seller