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The Monkey Puzzle Tree

Q3

Label: Lenox Music
Released: 2019
Duration: 52:00:00
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Tracks

Equipoise; Fuzzy Hackertat; Fake Blues; Tarka and the Mount; Echo Chamber; Don't Think Too Hard About It; Sighting the Tiger; N.J.B.; Equipoise II

Personnel

Q3
band / ensemble / orchestra

Additional Personnel / Information

Tiago Coimbra - bass; Kevin Flanagan - sax; Martin Hallmark - piano; Steve Hynes - drums

Album Description

"The Monkey Puzzle Tree" is an exciting set of original material drawing on inspiration from Chick Corea and Robert Glasper, and was released in May 2019. The album is also a welcome return of legendary sax player Flanagan, on the UK scene since the 1980's whose fluidity and tone is reminiscent of Michael Brecker. There are high quality original compositions by pianist Hallmark, with strong melodic lines over jazz and funk grooves combined with a subtle complexity which make an extremely listenable album. Added to this is the excellent rhythm section of Steve Hynes (drums) and Tiago Coimbra, one of the UK's most in-demand electric bass players who provides some fine solos. As well as being very well played and written this music is pretty catchy, whilst still allowing the musicians the opportunity for adventure and creative solos. Mix and mastering are also excellent from the highly regarded Andrew Tulloch. Reviews "This is an extremely quirky album from Q3....enough strong melodies and fine solos to satisfy the most demanding die-hard jazzer....this is a set that provides fun in abundance.....generating this sort of excitement in the studio is one thing, and I'm sure that this band blow a storm when heard live" -Nick Lea, Jazz Views album review “Martin Hallmark – pianist and composer, leads this tight unit, comprised of master multi saxophonist Kevin Flanagan, super groovy Tiago Coimbra on 5 string electric bass and snappy, funky drummer Steve Hynes. The album of instantly accessible, mostly funk/fusion original compositions is recorded in crystal clear quality and played deftly with passion as well as eyebrow raising virtuosity from these gifted, empathetic musicians. “There are moments of beauty too, especially on the waltz – ‘Tarka and the Mount’. A fine body of work from a great band.” - Nigel Price, award winning jazz guitarist "Beautiful changes combined with contemporary grooves. The songs are intricately crafted without sounding obviously complex - just listen and enjoy it!" - Tom O'Grady, Resolution 88 "This music has an urgency and intelligence that demands close listening" - David Ellingham, Local Secrets

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