Magnum Opus is the new recording by The Banger Factory, led by the charismatic and visionary trumpet player and composer Mark Kavuma. Founded in 2015, in the vibrant heart of Brixton, The Banger Factory has transformed from a quintet into a thriving ensemble that features more than twenty of the most gifted artists on the London Jazz scene. Kavuma is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of jazz whilst inspiring the next generation; showcasing the immense talent of London’s jazz community, championing diversity across genres, genders and borders, and ultimately shaping the future of jazz music.
Magnum Opus presents original 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 as well as Mark Kavuma himself. Also featured are 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 a celebration of unity, love, community and faith in the transformative powers of music that invites the listener to be part of an extraordinary journey. “There is strength in the difference between us but at the heart of everything The Banger Factory does is the idea that everyone has a part to play,” explains Kavuma. “Everyone brings something to the table; everyone has something to share. When everybody contributes, we become part of something bigger.”
Launch Event:
Sunday 17 November 2024, EFG London Jazz Festival
South Bank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London
Mark Kavuma presents Magnum Opus by The Banger Factory
Support: Artie Zaitz performing music from The Regulator
Notes:
Magnum Opus is released on Banger Factory Records in association with ECN Music. The double vinyl was recorded at Theo Erskine’s studio in June 2023 and Laurie Erskine’s studio in July and August 2024 and mastered by Frank Merritt @ The Carvery.
Banger Factory Records: bangerfactoryrecords.comBanger Factory Records was founded by Mark Kavuma in 2021 as a natural evolution from The Banger Factory, an ensemble he started in 2015 that quickly established itself as a cradle for young talent. The label was launched with his third critically acclaimed album Arashi NoAto (2021), (following Kavuma (2018) and The Banger Factory, (2019), both released on Ubuntu Music). Kinetika Bloco’s Legacy, (December 2021), Back To Back by Zaitz & Kavuma (April 2022), Warriors by The Banger Factory (November 2022), UltraSound by Erskine & Kavuma (February 2024) and The Regulator by Artie Zaitz (September 2024).
