The Solomon Gundy Band Hancestry Vinyl LP Due Out 31/07/26

The Solomon Gundy Band - Hancestry

Please note this is a pre-order item due for release 31st July 2026

Tracklist:

1. Hancestry (for Zora Neale Hurston)
2. Divine Days (for Leon Forrest)
3. Sparkey's Lament
4. Duke of Da Bronx
5. Drum Song (for Chino)
6. Choose To Be (for James Baldwin)
7. Wadada (for Ismael Leo Smith)
8. Seasons
9. Jazz Interlude/Solomon A Dub

The Solomon Gundy Band is the project of British trumpeter and composer Sean Corby, bringing together a cross-generational collective of musicians from the UK's vibrant jazz scene. Their debut album Hancestry blends soul jazz, Afro-diasporic rhythms and sound-system sensibilities into a contemporary statement that reflects both tradition and experimentation.Mixed by Ashley Slater (Loose Tubes) and featuring guest appearances from UK jazz legend Courtney Pine, rising star pianist Sultan Stevenson and vocalist Julie Dexter, the album bridges the pioneering generations of Jazz Warriors with sounds of today's vibrant UK subculture. Rooted in Sean Corby's personal journey back to the trumpet after years away from the music, Hancestry celebrates resilience, collaboration and the evolving story of jazz in the UK.Sean Corby: trumpetCourtney Pine: tenor saxophoneSultan Stevenson: pianoJulie Dexter, Drew Gonsalves: voiceDaniel Crosby, Andy Edwards: drumsSimon Edwards, Will Alman, Ygor Azevedo: bassSam Campana, Jim Le Mesurier: congas, bataPhil Dawson, Martin Chung, Chris Dawkins: guitarJonathan Enright: tromboneGeorge King, Andrew C Young: keyboardsMixed by: Ashley Slater Mastered by: Carmen RizzoProduced by: Sean Corby with additional engineering by Ashley Slater (2026)