Upstream by Atlanticus
Replicating the successful formula we employed in capturing the energy and live vibe of our debut album Blue Haven, we hit the studio at the end of our 2022 summer tour and recorded all 10 tracks for Upstream in a single day.
This album has an all-original program of tunes by Peter and Terry, featuring the angular funk of the title track, the hypnotic and montuno-infused "The Mentalist," the cool choro of "Underway," and the lush ballad "Ivory, Bone and Gold." We also made sure to include hard-swinging audience favorites like "Three for Le" and "John's Trip," plus the Gershwin meets Go-Go "Rhythm Schtick" that we've been playing since some of our first gigs together.
Tracklist
| 1. | Upstream | 5:46 |
| 2. | Blue J | 7:29 |
| 3. | The Mentalist | 8:44 |
| 4. | John's Trip | 7:16 |
| 5. | Ivory, Bone and Gold | 7:43 |
| 6. | Underway | 6:11 |
| 7. | Triple Decker | 4:47 |
| 8. | Three for Le | 6:16 |
| 9. | First Things | 7:19 |
| 10. | Rhythm Schtick | 6:17 |
Credits
Terry Seabrook - organ
Peter Fraize - tenor saxophone
Jack Kendon - flumpet
Milo Fell - drums
Recorded on July 27, 2022
Engineered by David Beebee at Beeboss Studio, Seaford UK
Mixed by Gantt Kushner at Gizmo Recording, Silver Spring MD, USA
Mastered by Greg Lukens at Studio L, Alexandria VA, USA
Layout and design by Peter Fraize
Cover photo by Dimitris Vetsikas
Produced by ATLANTICUS
License
All rights reserved.
ATLANTICUS is a unique British-American musical partnership bringing together US saxophonist Peter Fraize, and UK organist Terry Seabrook, trumpeter Jack Kendon and drummer Milo Fell.
ATLANTICUS draws from the storied tradition of the great Hammond organ groups, with a post-modern sound. It is a fresh take on a deep tradition, utterly authentic and effortlessly swinging.