MABGATE by MABGATE
Since finding widespread critical support from Jamie Cullum, Gilles Peterson and Jazz FM for their debut record 'From The Mabgate Basement', MABGATE have been through a period of transformation. Honing in on a sound inspired by analogue 70s funk, moody ethio-jazz and worldwide groove music, the group formerly known as 'The Mabgate Organ Trio' have developed and rebranded, ready to share their new sound.
A part of Leeds' vibrant jazz scene, MABGATE were formed against the backdrop of the pandemic, coming together whilst living in a converted pub that became a hub for music creation. The trio consists of drummer Richard Moulton, organist/pianist Nico Widdowson and guitarist/producer Ed Allen. With nods to BADBADNOTGOOD's progressive jazz, Khruangbin and Vieux Farka Toure's desert blues, and Surprise Chef's DIY jazz-funk, the trio have supported Binker & Moses, Vels Trio and Steam Down.
Their 'MABGATE' EP is the first project written and recorded outside of the confines of lockdown, widening its scope and creative process and leading to the band shedding the confines of being an 'organ trio'. It's a celebration of creative freedom with a cinematic approach to songwriting, contrasting euphoric melodies against tense harmony, angular riffs and expertly crafted, crunching grooves. Across the project, the band invite contributors from the Leeds community, including saxophonist Alex Fisher and bass clarinetist Joel Stedman (Ancient Infinity Orchestra).
Tracklist
| 1. | Mabgate (intro) | 1:26 |
| 2. | I Asked | 3:54 |
| 3. | Tell It How I See It (ft. August Charles) | 3:29 |
| 4. | Interlude | 1:24 |
| 5. | Inline | 4:03 |
| 6. | Club 45 | 5:01 |
| 7. | Outro | 3:21 |
Credits
Nico Widdowson - piano, rhodes, electric organ, prophet, and assorted percussion
Ed Allen - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, mellotron, Bass Guitar, and assorted percussion
Richard Moulton - drum kit, congas, and assorted percussion
Joel Stedman - bass clarinet (track 2)
August Charles - vocals (track 3)
Alex Fisher - tenor sax and bass clarinet (track 5)
produced by Nico Widdowson, Ed Allen, and Richard Moulton
mixed by Ed Allen
written by Nico Widdowson, Ed Allen, and Richard Moulton (Track 3 co-written with August Charles)
Mastered by Tom Woodhead of Hippocratic Mastering
