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Bennie Maupin - Penumbra

"Immensely satisfying"
Ben Ratliff, NEW YORK TIMES


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Cryptogramophone Records


Bennie Maupin's highly personal bass clarinet sound helped define such classic jazz recordings as Miles Davis' Bitches Brew, Jack Johnson, Big Fun and On the Corner, as well as recordings by Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi band, and the Headhunters. The multi-woodwind player has also recorded with Chick Corea, Horace Silver, McCoy Tyner, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, Jack DeJohnette, Andrew Hill, Eddie Henderson and Woody Shaw, to name only a few.

The instrumentation of Maupin’s current group, The Bennie Maupin Ensemble, harkens back to the tradition of great saxophone-bass-drum trios, such as the group led by Sonny Rollins with Wilbur Ware and Elvin Jones. Maupin’s approach to his music is intentional and profound, yet alive in the interpretation of the moment.

Bennie Maupin's new CD, Penumbra (Cryptogramophone Records,) is a profound musical statement by an important jazz artist who is at the pinnacle of his artistic powers. Penumbra is dedicated to the memory of Lyle "Spud" Murphy.

Contact Bennie Maupin:
        email: mwilemrbc@yahoo.com
        tel: 626-797-0412

photo by Ewelina Kowal

Electronic Press Kit

   


Bennie Maupin Bio

        Penumbra CD Liner Notes

Bennie Maupin Ensemble and b&w photos by Barbara DuMetz

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