Title: Million Seller Artist: Matt Calvert Label: Whirlwind Recordings Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 5065014356302 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2024-02-23 Number of Discs: 2
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 TigersThe 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 it's inspiration.1. Ostinato - Intro2. Hornets3. Sleepless Giant4. Hidden Shadows5. Rainmaker6. Ostinato - Rituals7. Water Torture8. Hidden Deeper9. Ostinato - Witch Doctor10. Ostinato - Reprise11. You'll Know When You Get There12. Million Seller
