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Fun House

by David Blake

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Jon No Jon 09:29
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Devil Stick 08:17
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Play Dead 06:56
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Fun House 05:44
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All To Say 08:12

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Fun House is guitarist David Blake's thrilling quintet effort featuring some of Vancouver's finest musicians. The collection of original compositions showcase the bands dynamic interplay and explosive improvisations. This album is David's third venture as a leader, but the first to expand the group beyond the realm of the trio. Including trumpeter Thad Bailey-Mai and pianist Brad Turner allows for the group to take on a number of intricate, fleshed out compositions. Ranging from through composed modern jazz odysseys "Bernie Does It" and "Jon, No Jon" to quick witted tunes such as "Devil Stick" and the title track "Fun House", Blake utilizes the unique talents of each band member to create a rich sonic landscape.

Inspired by modern jazz composers such as Dave Holland, Kenny Wheeler and Herbie Hancock, David's tunes have intricate melodies, dark and mysterious harmonies, odd time signature romps and lots of improvisation. As a guitarist, David's virtuosic yet thoughtful solos are featured through out. With pianist Brad Turner providing a harmonic play ground, David takes the role of front man, along with long time collaborator Thad Bailey-Mai on trumpet. The exuberant rhythm section consists of bassist Conrad Good and Bernie Arai, two of Canada's most in demand players. Fun House is a thrilling collection of eight original tunes performed expertly by a quintet of Vancouver's finest.

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released September 23, 2022

David Blake - guitar
Thad Bailey-Mai – trumpet
Brad Turner – piano
Conrad Good – bass
Bernie Arai - drums

Executive Producer: David Blake
Produced by David Blake and David Sikula
Recorded at Monarch Studio in Vancouver, Canada on May 14 & 15, 2021
Engineered by David Sikula
Mixed and mastered by David Sikula

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David Blake Vancouver, British Columbia

David started his musical journey on saxophone learning the music of Charlie Parker. As a teen, guitar players like Jimi Hendrix and Angus Young caught his interest and from there he quickly found himself checking out players such as Kenny Burrell and Wes Montgomery. After discovering these jazz guitarists, David studied for several years with Bill Coon before enrolling at Capilano University. ... more

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