After years of touring and recording for other artists, Chris Combs brings his trio into the studio and comes out swinging with a collection of exciting new compositions. The forthcoming EP, Run Down The Ghost, was primarily recorded live in one day at The Closet Studios in Tulsa, OK and showcases the trio's reputation for beautiful tunes and searing improvisations. Additional overdubs from pedal steel guitarist Hank Early (Turnpike Troubadours) and vibraphonist Nick Mancini complete the EP's evolving sonic palate - creating a modern, diverse, jazz-influenced romp through Combs' original works. Though truly modern in its aesthetic, Run Down The Ghost harkens back to the classic album-centric jazz, rock, and psychedelia releases of days gone by. The listener can hear influences spanning genre and era including J Dilla, Bill Frisell, Tortoise, Sly & the Family Stone, Blake Mills, Frank Ocean, and Ornette Coleman.
Recommended if you like: Medeski, Martin, and Wood - Bill Frisell - Tortoise - Julian Lage - BADBADNOTGOOD
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released September 22, 2023
Trinidad - Chris Combs guitar, synth, programming. Aaron Boehler bass. Josh Raymer drums, percussion. Hank Early pedal steel.
Sus - Chris Combs guitar. Aaron Boehler bass. Josh Raymer drums.
Deli 2005 - Chris Combs guitar, synth, programming. Aaron Boehler bass. Josh Raymer drums, percussion.
Interstellar Telegraphy - Chris Combs guitar, synth, programming. Dylan Aycock loops. Hank Early pedal steel.
Lake Grove Diner - Chris Combs guitar, Aaron Boehler bass. Josh Raymer drums. Nick Mancini vibraphone.
Fog On The Barrow Downs - Chris Combs guitar
JFJO - Chris Combs guitar. Aaron Boehler bass. Josh Raymer drums, percussion.
All songs written by Chris Combs (ASCAP – Ohbmsmusic – 100%)
Produced by Chris Combs
Recorded at The Closet Studios
Engineered by Kendal Osborne with Tristan Wright
Mixed by Kendal Osborne
Mastered by Chris Wiley at Buffalo Hide Mastering
Artwork and Layout by Hank Hanewinkel III
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