Huntertones - Transmission (CD)

In an era where audiences crave authenticity, Huntertones delivers. True believers in the power of direct communication, saxophonist Dan White, trumpeter/sousaphone player Jon Lampley, trombonist Chris Ott, guitarist Joshua Hill, bassist Adam DeAscentis and drummer John Hubbell consistently bring genuine artistry straight to the people. Demonstrating commitment to what’s real, this outfit reaches new heights with Transmission.
Recorded in a single room without isolation, and documenting the results on video for all to see and hear, Huntertones leaves no doubt as to why its following is loyal, large and growing. “This is the opposite of AI music,” White proudly notes. “This is six or seven people playing live in a room, together. This is human music, certified organic.” Lampley concurs: “In this world, everything is becoming automated and people are talking about how technology can push music forward, but really it's just kind of making a lot of things sound the same. We're getting back to the idea of getting in a room and doing the thing that literally will only sound like us.”

Adding to Huntertones’ uniquely forward social and sonic dynamic is the presence of a few key guests and frequent collaborators. Percussionist Nêgah Santos, known for her work in the house band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, appears in several places, providing another layer of invention in the mix. Rachael Price, of Lake Street Dive and Rachael & Vilray renown, brings her soulful voice into the equation on an early ‘70s classic. And jazz icon Kurt Elling powers a wonderfully expressive take on a Glen Campbell-associated favorite, with keyboardist Justin Stanton, of Snarky Puppy, serving as an indispensable ingredient in the arrangement.

- Credits -
Dan White: tenor & baritone saxophones
Jon Lampley: trumpet & sousaphone
Chris Ott: trombone & conch shells
Joshua Hill: electric guitar
Adam DeAscentis: electric bass
John Hubbell: drum set
Nêgah Santos: percussion
Special Guest Vocals - Rachael Price & Kurt Elling

Valley Bee, Saturday Spin written by Dan White
Melodian, Efoa, Snaggletooth, Messenger written by Chris Ott
Fixins written by Jon Lampley
Transmission of the Lamps written by Joshua Hill, arranged by Dan White
Thank You written by Bonnie Raitt, arranged by Dan White
Wichita Lineman written by Jimmy Webb, arranged by Chris Ott

Recorded at Atomic Sound, Brooklyn, NY engineered by Irving Gadoury
Track 9 recorded at VMS Recording, Columbus, OH engineered by Maddy Ciampa
Edited & mixed by John Hubbell, track 9 mixed by Adrian Olsen
Mastered by Dave Darlington, Bass Hit Recording, New York, NY
Produced by Huntertones, album design by Chris Ott, photos by Karston Tannis