Kinetic is Released!
» Jan 26, 2010
I'm happy to announce that Kinetic is officially available. You can purchase it directly from iTunes, Amazon.com, or CD Baby.
Kinetic features all original music that I wrote over about a 10 year period. It was recorded over two days in 2008 at Lava Studios in Austin. Special thanks goes out to all the musicians who played on the album (Matt, Angelo, Swift, Nick, John, Devon, Ulrican, Marcus, and Danny). Also, to Jose Alcantar who mixed everything and Jason Crane of The Jazz Session who wrote the liner notes.
What People Are Saying
"'Kinetic' represents everything that is right with contemporary jazz...Telford announces himself as a vehemently original voice.
» Steve Greenlee, The Boston Globe
"Rather than attempt to re-create Davis’ 'Aghartha,'...Telford brings his own twist to the tale on 'Kinetic,' by blending straight-up funk workouts with sparse, lyrical ballads and tunes that blend well-arranged horn charts with a loose, swanky 'jam-band' feel."
» Jeff Miers, The Buffalo News
"Wow! I'm truly blown away by this CD. Wonderful tunes and slamming horn charts. And the playing! Erik's such a beautiful trumpeter/soloist. I especially love 'Death Trap' and the last three minutes of 'Horizon Problem' KILLED me! I MUST have him play a solo on a recording of mine."
» Nat Adderley, Jr.
"Kinetic invokes the spirit of Herbie Hancock's electrically organic Mwandishi band of the early 70's while creating his own pulse and sound for the world of tomorrow."
» Derrick Lucas, Program Coordinator for WGMC Jazz 90.1
Kinetic and other news
» Jan 8, 2010
January's going to be an exciting month! First of all, the release date of my debut album, Kinetic, is fast approaching. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 26th. You'll be able to download it direct from iTunes or Amazon. Or, pick up a physical copy from CD Baby, directly from this site, and independent record stores.
Next, my Quartet+1 will be performing at the end of the month at The Elephant Room. The group will feature Monique French on vocals, Kris Afflerbaugh on bass, Angelo Lembesis on piano, and David Sierra on drums. We'll be performing mostly original music featuring my compositions from Kinetic and great music by Kris.
To promote the concert and the CD release, we'll be performing on Good Day Austin on the morning of Monday, January 25th. We'll play around 7am so set your alarm clock!
Finally, I'm working on some performances in the northeast that will be coming up this Summer. There are some very exciting things happening so stay tuned!
The Great Anything Promo Pack #2
» Nov 13th, 2009
Hellfire Horns recorded a few tracks for Paolo Negri's upcoming album titled The Great Anything. The album will be released early next year, but you can grab the second promo pack now!
Live at the Hideout Theatre DVD
» Nov 1st, 2009
I'm working with The Yellow House Studios on a DVD and 2 CD box set of my concert at the Hideout Theatre that took place last June. We're almost done with everything and it will be available for purchase in the near future directly from Amazon and my website. You can see a sample below.
Directed by Curtis Pollock.