Composer - Noah Stoneman 

Erskine & Kavuma - UltraSound

June - Stoneman

High octane electric guitar and spine-tingling vocals over Indian rag-based harmony. Taken from the <a href="http://www.grandunion.org.uk/if-paradise">If Paradise... CD</a> by the Grand Union Orchestra.

Tony Haynes <a href="http://tonyhaynesmusic.wordpress.com/2011/09/22/4-if-paradise/">talks about the music for The Perfumes of Paradise Blues</a> in detail on his composition blog.

The Perfumes of Paradise Blues

Over the last decade Mark Kavuma has established himself as a key player in London’s rapidly expanding jazz Scene. As leader, he has released two albums, ‘Kavuma’ (2018), voted among the best albums of the year by Downbeat magazine and The Banger Factory (2019), both released with UK record label Ubuntu Music. Currently Mark is working on setting up - Banger Factory Records - which is set to launch in the Autumn with their first release: Kavuma and The Banger Factory - Arashi No Ato. 

Mark infuses this indelible musical movement with the energy, attitude and swagger of a new generation of creators. He has a unique and distinctive trumpet sound. His lyricism, soulful tone and grace of technique spread infectious joy and mutual excitement among audiences and fellow musicians alike. His music is full of energy, vibe, blues and rhythm. Hints of gospel, soul and spiritual jazz can also be traced within his compositions. With this groovy music he may just bring jazz back to the dance floor.

Mark’s main outfit, The Banger Factory, is a collective that is contingent upon bringing the people a good time. From a weekly residency in Brixton’s POW, over the last five years, the band has developed and nourished a truly unmistakable group sound and attracts and features some of the most gifted and engaging musicians on the scene today. “What is more, the band brings together and unifies the local London jazz scene. Spreading love and good vibes."

June - Stoneman

Mark Kavuma

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