State Of Grace, by Happy Hour

State Of Grace

by Happy Hour

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1.	Come 'Round Go 07:43	info
2.	State of Grace 04:37	info	buy track
3.	Communin' With The Crows 05:55	info	buy track
4.	Last Light 06:11	info	buy track
5.	Life on Marrs 07:03	info	buy track
6.	Interlude from the Fog 02:29	info	buy track
7.	Hop, Skip and A Scuffle 05:28	info	buy track
8.	More Regrets 06:23	info	buy track
9.	Manteca 05:58	info	buy track

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Well-versed in the hard-bop tradition of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and harmonically untethered in the spirit of Ornette Coleman’s formative Quartet, HAPPY HOUR breaks new ground with its novel use of a three-horn frontline, and an openness to all musical styles – including funk, pop, odd time meters, free improvisation, and music traditions from around the world. In place of a traditional chordal instrument, the three horns move freely, almost telepathically between backing harmonies, big band-inspired riffs, and moments of solo and collective improvisation. “Another part of the concept was the bass could serve as a fourth voice in the harmony, and not necessarily play the root of a given chord,” notes Michael Zilber. “The drums also have more freedom to interact with what’s being played, which really fostered a natural collective improvisational style.”

This free, yet highly focused improvisational approach keeps HAPPY HOUR on its toes at all times, rewarding the band members and listeners alike with surprises, twists and turns. Such a concept isn’t easy to pull off – a testament to each member’s command of melody, harmony and rhythm, as well as the fruits of what happens when like-minded musicians gather on the regular, to the point where conversation flows effortlessly like a bunch of good friends merrily sitting around a bar at happy hour.

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released June 18, 2021

Erik Jekabson-Trumpoet
Michael Zilber-Saxophone
John Gove-Trombone
Peter Barshay-Bass
Jeff Marrs-Drums

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