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Eye of the Hurricane

from Convergence by Nick Maclean Quartet

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Hancock's impact again reigns supreme as the group dives into the whirling, chaotic depths of one of this jazz legend's more angular compositions. Taking off at break-neck speed, Maclean and Brownman are joined by two special guests – the multi-Juno winning bassist Mike Downes, and young rising star Mateo Mancuso on drums. Long an admirer of Downes' work, Maclean was overjoyed when Downes agreed to sub into the group's 2017 album release show whereupon the whole band watched in amazement as Downes deftly navigated challenging compositions requiring them a year to master. His contributions on this track, ingenious and masterful, bely the depth of his artistry and Maclean considers his inclusion a deep honor. With Jacob Wutzke now a mainstay of the Montreal jazz scene, Mateo Mancuso became the ensemble's primary drum sub during the summer of 2021, immediately gelling and injecting compelling colours of his own playing personality. Maclean knew that he wanted to feature Mancuso somewhere on the group’s upcoming album, and paired with the venerable Downes, the two form a driving backbone that propels Brownman and Maclean to new heights. Maclean, Downes, and Brownman all contribute powerful improvisations rife with interplay before Mancuso takes the reins, embodying the hurricane with sublime cymbal work, gusting the group into a restatement of the melody before the final climactic thunder.

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from Convergence, released October 27, 2023
Composed by Herbie Hancock
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Nick Maclean -- piano
Brownman Ali -- trumpet, producer
Mike Downes -- bass (special guest)
Mateo Mancuso -- drums (special guest)
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Revolution Recording -- recording studio (Kim Cooke, booker)
Stephen Koszler -- head tracking engineer
Luke Schindler -- assistant tracking engineer
Wayne Ferguson -- piano tuner
Josh Bowman -- mix engineer
Justin Gray -- mastering engineer
Dean Shu -- cover art
Daryl Angier -- liner notes
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Thomas Varey -- director of photography
Brittany Farhat -- camera crew
Matthew Fong -- camera crew
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Canada Council for the Arts -- funding
Ontario Arts Council -- funding
Toronto Arts Council -- funding
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Browntasauras Records -- record label
Steve Danic (Browntasauras Records) -- publicist

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Nick Maclean Quartet Toronto, Ontario

This contemplative and often thrilling quartet's explorations of modern, original repertoire delivers jazz between the two poles of thoughtful introspection and powerhouse conveyance, taking influences from Herbie Hancock's primordial 1960's Blue Note era recordings featuring Freddie Hubbard, while simultaneously paying apt tribute to some of the greatest improvisers in jazz history. ... more

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