Leading trumpeter and composer, Mark Kavuma, launches his new label, Banger Factory Records with the release of Arashi No Ato. “It was something I wrote just before the pandemic and has somewhat become the theme on gigs. Originally it was just "after the storm" but I really loved how itsounds in Japanese,” explains Kavuma. “I thought it to be a fitting title for the album with everything that has been going on over the last year and a half.”
Arashi No Ato was recorded with The Banger Factory, a band that has developed from a weekly residency in Brixton’s POW, to become one of the most engaging ensembles in the UK with a truly unique and unmistakable sound.
Mark infuses this indelible musical movement with the energy, attitude and swagger of a new generation of creators. He has a unique and distinctive trumpet sound. His lyricism, soulful tone and grace of technique spread infectious joy and mutual excitement among audiences and fellow musicians alike. His music is full of energy, vibe, blues and rhythm. Hints of gospel, soul and spiritual jazz can also be traced within his compositions. With this groovy music he may just bring jazz back to the dance floor.
"There is an emphasis on exploring original material and the album features some of the most gifted and masterful musicians on the scene today,” says Kavuma. “What is more, the band brings together and unifies the local London jazz scene. Spreading love and good vibes.
1. Arashi No Ato (Kavuma) 06:36
2. Eulid (Kavuma) 06:43
3. Love Will Find a Way (Blake/Sissle) 05:08
4. Brother James (Kavuma) 01:58
5. Hedz (Edwards) 05:46
6. David Danced (Ellington) 05:55
7. One More River (Rev. J Cleveland ) 06:10
Mark Kavuma - trumpet
Mussinghi Brian Edwards & Ruben Fox - tenor saxophone
Artie Zaitz - guitar
David Mrakpor - vibraphone
Reuben James - piano/organ
Deschanel Gordon - piano/Rhodes
Trevor Edwards - trombone
Michael Schrimpling - double bass
William Cleasby - drums
Guests:
Dylan Jones - trumpet (7)
Theon Cross - tuba (3, 7)
Misha Fox - trombone/vocals (7)
Deji Ijishakin - tenor saxophone (7)
Vocalists (7):
Shayanna Harris, Marcina Arnold, Megan Linnell
Livi Graham, Leena Chabula, Felicia Thandie Bhebhe
Django Booker-Roi Edwards, Ijishakin
and Ritchie Seivwright
Recorded at Fish Factory Studios, London
Engineered and mixed by Ben Lamdin
Mastered by Noel Summerville
Produced by Mark Kavuma
Artwork / Graphic Design by Kasia Zaitz
Liner Notes - Jake Zaitz
Photography by Joe Hart
