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Serendipity

by Blushing Monk

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Urban Rush 06:49
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Blushing Monk 06:09
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Serendipity 09:59
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Frankenstein 05:56
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Jaga Jammin 09:18
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Vodou 06:20
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Working Title 07:35
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Rumble 06:59
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about

Serendipity: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. This album catalogs the development of Blushing Monk's sound and story through a myriad of unexpected moments in the two years since its inception.

Within the group, each player came from opposite ends of Michigan, all meeting through mutual musicians in the scene. There are two sets of musicians on the record that are both linked by the same circumstances: having limited time to record during the summer before making a move out of the state. It speaks to the dynamic nature of hard-working session musicians and great collaborators, since rehearsals were minimal and expectations were set high for the folks involved. It's hard enough to get an album made these days, let alone to book sessions around busy players, but each contribution makes up a different stage in the journey. Though players may move on to new territories, there is a shared spirit with the new artists taking their places.

credits

released February 9, 2020

Musicians:
Brad Fritcher - Trumpet (Tracks 2 & 4-7)
Caleb Elzinga - Tenor Sax
Dutcher Snedeker - Piano/Rhodes/Synth
Olin Clark - Guitar (Tracks 2 & 4-7)
Stanley Ruvinov - Bass (Tracks 1, 3, 8)
Joe Vasquez - Bass (Tracks 2 & 4-7)
Jordan Otto - Drums (Tracks 2 & 4-7)
Madison George - Drums (Tracks 1, 3, 8)

Studios:
Tracking/Mixing from Barrett Eminhizer at Western Sound Studios
(Tracks 2 & 4-7)

Tracking/Mixing/Mastering from Ian Gorman at La Luna Recording & Sound

Tracking/Mixing (Tracks 1, 3, & 8) & Mastering (Full Album)

Artwork:
Ermsauce Art
(Emilee Petersmark - The Crane Wives)

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Blushing Monk Grand Rapids, Michigan

Our band loves exploring the different sounds and styles found within jazz history, from Monk to MMW, from Ellington to Kneebody, all while putting our own spin on the genre with our original blending of modern swing, hip hop, and funk.

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