Magnum Opus
Mark Kavuma (trumpet), The Banger Factory, The Banger Factory featuring Noah Stoneman, Mussinghi Brian Edwards, and Theo Erskine, Noah Stoneman, Theo Erskine, The Banger Factory featuring Reuben James, and Misha Fox, Reuben James, Misha Fox, Ruben Fox (saxophone), The Banger Factory featuring David...
For sure, the tradition is always present, but Kavuma and his colleagues are creatively looking at collective ways forward.
Magnum Opus
Mark Kavuma (trumpet), The Banger Factory, The Banger Factory featuring Noah Stoneman, Mussinghi Brian Edwards, and Theo Erskine, Noah Stoneman, Theo Erskine, The Banger Factory featuring Reuben James, and Misha Fox, Reuben James, Misha Fox, Ruben Fox (saxophone), The Banger Factory featuring David...
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For sure, the tradition is always present, but Kavuma and his colleagues are creatively looking at collective ways forward.
About
'Magnum Opus' recorded over two sessions in London, is led by the charismatic and visionary trumpet player and composer Mark Kavuma alongside large ensemble The Banger Factory, featuring more than 20 of the most gifted artists on the London jazz scene. Born in 2015, in the vibrant heart of Brixton, South London, The Banger Factory has transformed from a quintet into a thriving ensemble dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of jazz while inspiring the next generation. Kavuma's mission is clear: to pass this legacy on while showcasing the immense talent of London's jazz community championing diversity across genres, genders, and borders, and ultimately shaping the future of jazz music.
Featuring compositions/arrangements and performances by veterans of the British jazz scene such as tenor saxophonist Mussinghi Brian Edwards and vocalist Marcina Arnold, alongside the new generation of artists: vocalist Sahra Gure, saxophonists Theo Erskine and Ruben Fox, guitarist Artie Zaitz, pianist Noah Stoneman and of course Mark Kavuma himself.
Also featuring the incredible talents and work of Reuben James, Deschanel Gordon, David Mrakpor, Misha Fox, Jack Thomas, William Cleasby, Wilf Diamond, Jake Zaitz, Christ-Stephan Boizi, Marcus Praestgaard and Jack Garside.
'Magnum Opus' is not just a collection of tracks; it's a celebration of music, leadership, and community that invites the listener to be part of an extraordinary journey.
It is available as a limited-edition double vinyl LP, housed in a gatefold sleeve, mastered by Frank Merritt @ The Carvery.
Artists
Mark Kavuma (trumpet), The Banger Factory, The Banger Factory featuring Noah Stoneman, Mussinghi Brian Edwards, and Theo Erskine, Noah Stoneman, Theo Erskine, The Banger Factory featuring Reuben James, and Misha Fox, Reuben James, Misha Fox, Ruben Fox (saxophone), The Banger Factory featuring David Mrakpor, Artie Zaitz, and Noah Stoneman, David Mrakpor, The Banger Factory featuring Theo Erskine, Marcus Praestgaard, and Sahra Gure, SAHRA, and Jack Thomas, Jack Thomas, Wilf Diamond, The Banger Factory featuring Ruben Fox, Jake Zaitz, and Marcina Arnold, Marcina Arnold, Will Cleasby, The Banger Factory featuring Deschanel Gordon, Jack Garside, and David Mrakpor, Deschanel Gordon, and Jack Garside, and Artie Zaitz
Contents and tracklist
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory featuring Noah Stoneman, Mussinghi Brian Edwards, and Theo Erskine, Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Noah Stoneman, Mussinghi Brian Edwards, Theo Erskine
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory featuring Reuben James, Ruben Fox, and Misha Fox, Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Reuben James, Misha Fox, Ruben Fox
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory featuring David Mrakpor, Artie Zaitz, and Noah Stoneman, Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, David Mrakpor, Artie Zaitz, Noah Stoneman
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory featuring Theo Erskine, Marcus Praestgaard, and Sahra Gure, Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Theo Erskine, Marcus Praestgaard, SAHRA
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory featuring Noah Stoneman, Mussinghi Brian Edwards, Theo Erskine, and Jack Thomas, Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Noah Stoneman, Theo Erskine, Mussinghi Brian Edwards, Jack Thomas
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Theo Erskine, David Mrakpor, Wilf Diamond
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory featuring Ruben Fox, Jake Zaitz, and Marcina Arnold, Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Marcina Arnold, Ruben Fox, Jake Zaitz
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Artie Zaitz, Ruben Fox
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Mussinghi Brian Edwards, Theo Erskine, Noah Stoneman, Will Cleasby
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Wilf Diamond, Artie Zaitz, Jake Zaitz
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory featuring Deschanel Gordon, Theo Erskine, Misha Fox, Mussinghi Brian Edwards, Artie Zaitz, Jack Thomas, Jack Garside, Noah Stoneman, and David Mrakpor, Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Theo Erskine, Mussinghi Brian Edwards, David Mrakpor, Deschanel Gordon, Artie Zaitz, Misha Fox, Jack Thomas, Jack Garside, Noah Stoneman
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory featuring Noah Stoneman, Jack Thomas, and Jack Garside, Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Jack Garside, Jack Thomas, Artie Zaitz, Noah Stoneman
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory featuring Deschanel Gordon, Jack Garside, and Jack Thomas, Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Deschanel Gordon, Jack Garside, Jack Thomas
- Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory featuring Reuben James, Deschanel Gordon, Noah Stoneman, David Mrakpor, and Artie Zaitz, Mark Kavuma, The Banger Factory, Deschanel Gordon, Artie Zaitz, David Mrakpor, Reuben James, Noah Stoneman
Awards and reviews
January 2025
For sure, the tradition is always present, but Kavuma and his colleagues are creatively looking at collective ways forward.
