Alex Harding, Lucian Ban - Lucian Ban & Alex Harding Tuba Project (2006)

Tracklist

01. Cajun Stomp
02. Hymn
03. Muhal' Song
04. Other Voices
05. Bluesness Suite
06. Spirit Take My Hand
07. Hieroglyphics
08. Mexican Hat Dance

“With The Tuba Project, Lucian Ban and Alex Harding have put together a raucous, bluesy, energetic, and at times ecstatic album. Drawing from deep roots in jazz and Afro-American music, these musicians play with a contagious abandon” All About Jazz

An all star ensemble Tuba Project is led by pianist Lucian Ban and bari sax player Aex Harding, and features alto saxophonist Bruce Williams, drummer Derrek Phillips and special guest the legendary Bob Stewart on tuba, one of the most unique brass players ever in jazz. Founded in 2004 by long time musical collaborators Alex Harding and Transylvanian born pianist Lucian Ban the group brings together some of the most creative voices in jazz today to form a unique ensemble built around the voices of saxophones and tuba. Some of NYC most celebrated jazz musicians like Sam Newsome, Jorge Sylvester, Otis Brown III have performed as special guests including tenor saxophonist J.D. Allen on the CIMP release.

Pulsating blues, new orleans riffs, post bop lines, funk grooves and free jazz outbursts can be found in their music but the sound of the group goes well beyond all those to become a voice of its own. playing original music the four musicians have to be seen and heard to get the full picture. After dozens of concerts and acclaimed performances the group has released to critical acclaim their debut album in 2005 on CIMP Records entitled simply “TUBA PROJECT”.

Alex Harding (bari sax) / Lucian Ban (piano) / Bruce Williams (alto sax sax) / Bob Stewart (tuba) / Derrek Phillips (drums)

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