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Tunnel Six: Alive
ByThe line-upsax and trumpet, guitar and piano, bass and drumsis a chamber-like collective with more energy than groups that are usually tagged that way. An equilibrium of input, both in tune-smithing and playing is the mode of operation; but it's tempting to call trumpeter Chad McCullough a leader of sorts. He penned three of the nine tunes, and dishes up some fine solo spots; and he did the cover photo and layout too.
Saxophonist Brad Dietschi does a tight, sizzling solo on his "Tides of Certainty," in front of some sharp metallic comping by guitarist Brian Seligman. McCullough's "Pinwheel" features some lyrical horn work, fine and intricate interplay between the guitar and Andrew Oliver's piano, and includes a hypnotic interlude where Oliver lays down a steady groove for bassist Ron J. Hynes and drummer Tyson Stubelek to churn and rumble over.
Alive is a cohesive statement, from start to finish, full of expansive, slightly blurredfrom the melding of guitar and pianosoundscapes, hot horns and seamless instrumental interaction.
Track Listing
The Wagon & the Gun; Columbia; Heavy Weight; Tides of Certainty; Pinwheel; No Mongoose; Up Hill; Cowboy; The Admiral's Lament.
Personnel
Tunnel Six
band / ensemble / orchestraBen Dietschi: saxophones; Chad McCullough: trumpet; Andrew Oliver: piano; Brian Seligman: guitar; Ron J. Hynes: bass; Tyson Stubelek: drums.
Album information
Title: Alive | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Self Produced
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About Tunnel Six
Instrument: Band / ensemble / orchestra
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