The Solomon Gundy Band, as fiery and complex as the Jamaican fish paste of the same name, is a group of seasoned UK jazz and improv veterans.
Wadada is their first release. A rousing piece of heavy groove, laced with electronics and mind-bending solos, featuring stirring commentary on the aftermath of Grenfell from Ladbroke Grove firebrand, Ismael Blaigrove.
The 6-piece is led by trumpeter Sean Corby, with Jonny Enright (trombone), George King (piano), Martin Chung (guitar), Simon Edwards (bass) and Daniel Crosby (drums).
The band members have played with a diverse array of artists including Elbow, Gregory Isaacs, Jah Wobble, Jazz Jamaica, Phil Asher, Working Week, Michael Jackson, Talk Talk, Grupo X and many more.
Writers: Sean Corby/ Jonny Enright
Recorded at The Butcher's Shop, North London (engineered by Simon Edwards)
Mixing and horn overdubs at Rebel Elements, West Yorkshire (mixed by Sam Hobbs)
Mastered by Eve Studios, Manchester, by Joel Anthony Patchett
Label: Loft Records
P details: 2018
Update 19th Oct: DJ support from Jez Nelson and Adam Scrimshire. Airplay on Jazz FM - Somethin' Else with Jez Nelson.