In My Mind, by Mezcla

In My Mind

by Mezcla

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DonnaRose_CA Wonderful! The music is striking a chord with me today while I work away before my computer on a sunny Friday. I look forward to seeing a live performance in the not-too-distant future.

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1.	In My Mind (Feat. Luca Manning) 05:49	buy track
2.	Jiraiya 07:50	buy track
3.	Klara And The Sun 07:03	buy track
4.	Malarone Dreams (Live) 07:25	buy track

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‘In My Mind’ is the new EP from the Glasgow-based jazz fusion ensemble Mezcla, the follow-up to their acclaimed album ‘Shoot the Moon’. Led by bass player David Bowden, Mezcla's distinctive sound mixes different influences, notably jazz, funk, rock and world music. This new offering is an eclectic collection of tracks that wander down different musical avenues.

The title track, a collaboration with singer Luca Manning, is a poignant exploration of youthful desire and self-discovery, set against Mezcla's trademark fusion sound. David and Luca wrote the song during lockdown, mainly using WhatsApp voice notes. David would come up with chordal bass guitar grooves and Luca would sing melodies and lyrics over the different sections. The track was premiered in an online duo performance for Edinburgh jazz festival 2021, but always felt as if it would suit the full band.

‘Jiraiya’ builds on the Mezcla sound established in their debut album, with catchy melodies, heavy rhythm section grooves, and improvisation. The track is named after the band leader's favourite character from the popular anime series Naruto - Jiraiya the toad sage.

'Klara and the Sun' represents something of a departure from Mezcla’s previous music, exploring more ambient sounds and a range of textures. It is inspired by the dystopian novel of the same name by Kashuo Ishiguro and features a stirring trumpet solo from Joshua Elcock.

Rounding out the EP is a live version of ‘Malarone Dreams’ - one of the first compositions written for Mezcla and a staple of the live set. It was written after a trip to Ghana where David had strange dreams after taking Malaria tablets. This performance was recorded live at the Glasgow Jazz Festival and showcases the band’s electrifying live sound.

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released June 16, 2023

Joshua Elcock – Trumpet
Michael Butcher – Saxophone
Alan Benzie – Keys
Ben MacDonald – Guitar
David Bowden – Bass and Compositions
Stephen Henderson – Drums
Steve Forman - Percussion

Luca Manning – Vocals and composition (track 1 only)

Recorded in September 2022 at Solas Sound, Glasgow
Engineered, mixed and produced by Gus Stirrat
Mastered by Peter Beckmann at TechnologyWorks
Executive Producer – Martin Hummel
Artwork – Jamie Johnson

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