Charlie Hunter — Baboon Strength

Charlie Hunter, formerly of Concord, Ropeadope and Blue Note Labels, will self-release his next endeavor, Baboon Strength, on Spire Artist Media. The label is a co-venture with his long time manager, Chris Cuevas (Spire Artist Management). With a career spanning 15 years and a catalog that includes over 17 albums, Charlie Hunter continues to astound audiences with his prodigious and unique ability to play both guitar and bass lines simultaneously. Though he continues this tradition on Baboon Strength, the record is an absolute progression from his previous albums. The music has an electronic feel to it yet the tone is undeniably playful. Due out in mid-September, Baboon Strength will feature Tony Mason on drums, Erik Deutsch on organ, and of course, Charlie Hunter on his custom 7-string Novax guitar. The trio will tour the US and Europe throughout the fall and into 2009 in support of the record.