Nomadic Pulse / Pulse in Dub

by Joseph's Bones

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1.	Liberation 04:13	buy track
2.	No More Fighting 05:16	buy track
3.	If Brahms Were a Rasta 04:27	buy track
4.	Inner Zion 06:09	buy track
5.	Binghi 04:55	buy track
6.	Red Sea 04:18	buy track
7.	Speak & Spell 04:18	buy track
8.	Ital Trod 04:54	buy track
9.	Yosef 04:05	buy track
10.	Yosef's Dub 03:33	buy track
11.	Brahms in Dub 04:13	buy track
12.	Red Sea Skank 04:14	buy track
13.	Ital Dub 04:48	buy track
14.	Speak Dub 03:59	buy track
15.	Liberation Dub 04:14	buy track
16.	No More Fighting Dub 04:54	buy track
17.	Binghi Dub 04:13	buy track
18.	Inner Zion Heights 06:19	buy track

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Slow & Steady Records announces the release of “avant-dub” ensemble Joseph’s Bones new album Nomadic Pulse / Pulse In Dub. Drummer-bandleader Jason Levis first sparked the project with an instrumental re-imagining of Bob Marley’s classic 1978 recording Kaya. But in the years to follow, Joseph’s Bones evolved to become a vibrant collective of dub-loving instrumentalists and composers, who bring influences from contemporary classical, improvised and avant-garde music traditions into the open sonic world of dub.

While “Joseph” is an homage to Bob Marley (following the rastafarian tradition of giving a biblical name to someone of importance to your own life), the “Bones” are simply due to Levis’ own affinity for the trombone, which can emulate the human voice, while also bringing an unexpected and fresh sound palette (and plenty of low end!). “Dub is deep because it can hold any sound, any texture, any harmony, any rhythm,” notes Levis. “There’s nothing it can’t hold – and this is the starting place.” Nomadic Pulse / Pulse In Dub features trombonists Scott Larson, Rob Ewing and Naomi Siegel (the second two being Slow & Steady labelmates), tubist Marc Bolin, guitarists Myles Boisen, John Finkbeiner, and John Schott, bassist Lisa Mezzacappa, and Levis on drums.

The ensemble’s reverence for dub extended into the studio, where every decision was framed around staying true to dub’s roots. The trio of trombones functions similarly to the trio of singers that was very common in the early days of reggae. Each horn is a unique “voice”, moving fluidly from lead to backup, and merging into reggae’s signature three-part vocal harmony. Similarly, the groove is rooted in reggae’s foundational melodic bass lines and trance-inducing rhythms. “It was all about being inspired, informed, and creating in a way that honored and connected to dub and its culture,” shares Levis. “It’s our personal expression within the artform.” Levis also worked closely with engineers and fellow dub-enthusiasts John Finkbeiner, Myles Boisen, and Eithan “Junior Top” Fletcher to capture the dub aesthetic in mixing and mastering. “The three of them have a lot of experience making dub music, and have great ears for that sound and expression,” notes Levis. “We did all of the mixes live, with vintage analog gear and four sets of hands on the board!” The care and respect of the music are more than evident on Nomadic Pulse / Pulse In Dub – an innovative, and new expression within the classic dub tradition.

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released August 19, 2022

All music composed by Jason Levis

Rob Ewing - Trombone
Scott Larson - Trombone
Naomi Siegel - Trombone
Marc Bolin - Tuba
Myles Boisen - Guitar
John Finkbeiner - Guitar
John Schott - Guitar
Lisa Mezzacappa - Bass
Jason Levis - Drums and Percussion

Recorded by Myles Boisen and John Finkbeiner at Guerrilla Recording, Oakland, CA

Mixed and Mastered by Myles Boisen at Headless Buddha Mastering Lab, Oakland, CA

Pulse in Dub mixed by Myles Boisen, John Finkbeiner, Eithen “Junior Top” Fletcher, and Jason Levis

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