The first in the BC series, this funk/jazz fusion album epitomizes the eclectic nature of Benjafield Collective.

l-r: Matt, James, Galen, Don and Nigel (Photo: Lucia Rossi)

Mountainside weaves some more mellow, intimate tracks to the up-tempo, high-energy tunes that the original Benjafield Collective are known for. BC artists on Mountainside are Matthew Boden (keys), Don Bate (trombone/vocals), James Maddock (saxophone), Nigel Hope (bass), and Galen Harvey-Allanson (drums/percussion). Guests are Ben Sibson (percussion), Paul Bender (bass), and Cha Yue-Hong (violin, cello).

With thanks

Raena Armitage (design), Lucia Rossi (photos), all the crew at Suttons, Melinda Maddock (wordsmithery), Andrew Emery (mixing) & Rick O’Neill (mastering); Con Koukias, Matt Sertori, Matt Apted, and Paul Parnell; and all our families for their support and understanding.

Where to get it

You can find Mountainside at Aroma Records, Elizabeth St North Hobart; Tracks Music in Murray Street; Ruffcut Records in the Elizabeth St Mall; and online at the Chaos Music Group

If you’re outside of the Hobart area and you’re unable to order online, please e-mail us for information on how to order by cheque or other payment method.

Track info

We’ve provided samples from most of the tracks on Mountainside.