Chad McCullough (USA): Trumpet
\nBram Weijters, piano
\nPiet Verbist, bass
\nLionel Beuvens, drums<\/p>\n
When the world locked down in mid-March of 2020, American trumpeter Chad McCullough and Belgian pianist Bram Weijters were three days away from a 17-concert tour, premiering the epic 25-movement Pendulum duo album. It made the initial impact of the global pandemic all the more devastating. During the lockdown, McCullough was able to release Forward internationally on the Outside In Music label. This tour will present this music to European audiences, and reprise the synergistic relationships McCullough has forged with the outstanding Belgian pianist, bassist Verbist over the past 12 years, and adding in nearly a decade of playing with drummer Lionel Beuvens. While the pandemic delayed the timing of the release concerts, it’s also going to make the reunion all the more meaningful – and the music will no doubt reflect that.<\/p>\n
Heralded for his \u201csolos of mercurial poetry and high craft.\u201d (Chicago Tribune) Chicago-based trumpeter\/composer Chad McCullough is active throughout the world. Dan McClenaghan writes, \u201cHe is a rare instrumentalist who makes each note sound as if it were imbued with a deeper meaning. Certainly a player with great chops, his approach is one that is measured and deliberate, often introspective, sometimes gorgeously melancholic, and one that employs a continuity of mood and atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n
What the press says about \u2018Forward\u2019:<\/p>\n
“Best Jazz Recordings of 2020” \/ Chicago Tribune
\n“It is both heartwarming, and needed during these stressful pandemic times.” -Jeff Krow \/ Audiophile Audition
\n“Forward is small group playing at its finest.” Top 20 Jazz Releases of 2020 -Textura.org
\nBest Jazz on Bandcamp, October 2020
\n“With a deep, warm sound that recalls the late, great Kenny Wheeler, McCullough has an understated approach that belies a strong tug in every line he plays.” – BBC Music Magazine
\n“McCullough’s finest recording to date. 4.5 Stars” -Allaboutjazz.com
\n“Best Releases of 2020” – Dan McClenaghan \/ Allaboutjazz.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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