Mac Gollehon & The Hispanic Mechanics at The Falcon

Nicknamed "chops" by jazz icon, Miles Davis, Gollehon has an impressive resume! He has arranged and played lead trumpet on over 500 gold and/or platinum records. He worked with David Bowie on his legendary "Let's Dance," 80's favorites Duran Duran and the inimitable Rick James, to name just a few.

Gollehon's latest offering, a self titled release with his group The Hispanic Mechanics, is a foray and focus on the grooves and rhythms that are at the forefront of both Latin salsa and EDM.

Gollehon's concept of blending driving Latin rhythms with contemporary electronic sounds is a unique approach to experimental yet danceable sound. The healthy dose of R&B/funk doesn't hurt either!...

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Nicknamed "chops" by jazz icon, Miles Davis, Gollehon has an impressive resume! He has arranged and played lead trumpet on over 500 gold and/or platinum records. He worked with David Bowie on his legendary "Let's Dance," 80's favorites Duran Duran and the inimitable Rick James, to name just a few.

Gollehon's latest offering, a self titled release with his group The Hispanic Mechanics, is a foray and focus on the grooves and rhythms that are at the forefront of both Latin salsa and EDM.

Gollehon's concept of blending driving Latin rhythms with contemporary electronic sounds is a unique approach to experimental yet danceable sound. The healthy dose of R&B/funk doesn't hurt either!

In addition to his horn arrangements, his formidable high register playing adds excitement and his solos, are serve the compositions beautifully.

Any fan of lead trumpet playing will undoubtedly find Gollehon's playing enjoyable, and for those who like to listen to experimental, Latin or EDM (or the rare fan of all three!), this ensemble is a real treat.

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