Chameleons: Live Interpretations of Herbie Hancock

Description

Following their acclaimed debut ‘The Summoned’ on Acid Jazz in 2023, Mama Terra return with ‘Chameleons: Live Interpretations of Herbie Hancock’. The album recasts Hancock’s iconic works in a new, live setting, as a basis for both homage and exploration, with ‘Headhunters’ being a prime influence for leader Marco Cafolla. The album grew out of Jazz FM’s ‘Classic Albums’ series, and was recorded live at the Glasgow International Jazz Festival in June 2024. The performance demonstrates the prowess of Mama Terra as a live outfit. Led by Marco Cafolla (Keyboards), musicians include Konrad Wiszniewski (Tenor Sax), Rachel Lightbody (Vocals), Ross David Saunders (Upright Bass + Mix Engineer) & Doug Hough (Drums). Known for their fresh and invigorated take on spiritual jazz, with soul and R&B influences, Mama Terra showcased at the 2024 SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, alongside a host of festival and jazz club appearances. ‘Chameleons’ shows a band in ascendency.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Chameleon – Mama Terra
2. Watermelon Man – Mama Terra
3. Cantaloupe Island – Mama Terra
4. Butterfly – Mama Terra
5. Sly – Mama Terra
6. Vein Melter – Mama Terra