Brian Mulholland

[Aftab]

Ken Edwards - trumpet and flugelhorn

Tom Luer - tenor saxophone

Noel Johnston - electric guitar

Stockton Helbing - drums and cymbals

Brian Mulholland - four-string electric bass

This new CD by the current bassist for Maynard Ferguson is a real treat. It's not just another chops record, but an album featuring some great tunes, a great ensemble, and a very cohesive feel.

Fave tunes:

McKinley - nice staccato bass/guitar groove with a catchy flugel/alto sax melody over the top that I can't get out of my head

Deco - very cool head with some great solo work

Stoplight Won't Change - head with a Dixie Dregs/Aquarium Rescue Unit/Flecktones type of vibe

Brian's got chops to spare, but uses them tastefully, so when you hear a multifinger tapped run or chords/bassline or melody/bassline, it fits seamlessly into the flavor of the tune.

All in all highly recommended.

You can get it through CD Baby or iTunes.

Listening to this CD now for a couple of days has inspired to practice my bass (man, my fingers are sore)