It's On! by Electric Gumbo

Experience the electrifying debut of Electric Gumbo, a funky super-group who blend the freshest jazz, funk, and electronic vibes into a soulful stew of infectious grooves, captivating melodies, and irresistible rhythms. Catch them live in 2025 as they cook up a musical confection that will have you savouring every beat.

The brainchild of Simon Paterson, acclaimed composer and bassist behind Sharp Little Bones, this electrifying East Midlands powerhouse mashes next-gen innovators with seasoned, award-winning legends who’ve taken their sounds global.

It’s On! is the inaugural release in a visionary series celebrating the dynamic musical artistry of the Notts scene.

Featuring the soulful vocals of Rachel Foster (“a voice like Baileys with chocolate!” – Billboard, chart-topping with Weekend Players), the masterful trombone of emerging new generation superstar, Magnus Hawker-French (“the future of jazz trombone” – Dennis Rollins), multi-instrumentalist virtuoso Thom Whitworth, multi-award winning, MOBO nominated sax legend Tony Kofi, analogue synthesizer wizard Matt Eris (Spandex), local legends Benny Lee, Alistair Parnell, Matt Ratcliffe, & Lucy Blick, Gilles Peterson favourite Pete Beardsworth and the house band of Peggy’s Skylight – a rhythm section so in the pocket they make your jeans jealous – this album promises to delight your senses.

Step in and Stay tuned. Your soundtrack of 2025 is On! 🎶

Tracklist

1.	Snap Shut (feat. Lucy Blick, Magnus Hawker-French, Alistair Parnell)	5:12

2.	Budge Up (feat. Magnus Hawker-French)	3:32

3.	Möbius (feat. Magnus Hawker-French, Benny Lee, Stevie Smith)	4:46

4.	Brackett (feat. Thom Whitworth)	3:58

5.	Downfall (Every Step) (feat. Rachel Foster, Tony Kofi, Sharp Little Bones)	4:55

6.	Honey Trap (feat. Magnus Hawker-French, Reuben Paterson)	5:05

7.	Get Back (On The A-Track) (feat. Rachel Foster)	5:02

8.	String Up The Beats (feat. Pete Beardsworth, Magnus Hawker-French)	2:43

9.	Cloudfall (feat. Rachel Foster, Matt Ratcliffe, Pete Beardsworth, Matt Eris)	5:14

Credits

released April 4, 2025

Composed, Arranged & Produced by Simon Paterson

Lyrics to Get Back (On The A-Track) & Downfall (Every Step) by Rachel Foster

Recorded at various locations around Nottingham, UK
Mixed & Mastered at Strawberry Sounds

Artwork by Slippy World

©2025 Full Beam Music
www.electricgumbo.com

Simon Paterson: Electric & Upright Bass, Synths, Guitar, French Horn, Trumpet and Vocals
Magnus Hawker-French: Trombone
Rachel Foster: Lead Vocals
Paul Deats: Fender Rhodes
Stevie Smith: Drums

With:

Tony Kofi: Tenor Saxophone
Thom Whitworth: Tenor Saxophone
Pete Beardsworth: Tenor Saxophone
Paul Emmett: Trombone
Emily Shell: Trombone
Alistair Parnell: Soprano Sax
Benny Lee: Trumpet and Flügelhorn
Reuben Paterson: Alto Sax
Matt Ratcliffe: Electric Piano and Moog Mother 32 Synthesiser
Matt Eris: Roland SH101 Synthesiser
Lucy Blick: Vocals
Ed Lamps: Percussion

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