Mark Guiliana - Mischief (2023)

Mischief is Mark Guiliana’s new release from the sessions that produced 2022’s acclaimed the sound of listening. Effortless and flowing, this is music by a band of eight years standing at its most spontaneous. This is the sound of the band just as they are. Setup, Hit Record and Play.
Recorded at the same sessions as the sound of listening, the music on Mischief represents a different side of the same coin. There’s a liveness and spontaneity that, as Mark explains, operates as a ‘sonic photograph of the band’. This music is not an afterthought or bonus material; it stands as an artistic statement in its own right. It’s a snapshot of the band of eight years just as they are - no overdubs, no electronics, no studio wizardry - live and direct.

The band are all exemplary musicians who share a common understanding and empathy built from playing together for so long. The performance flows easily, moving from the effortless vamps of Jam Til End of the Tape to the compelling Audience American or the more traditional When Day Turns Into Night.

released April 28, 2023

Mark Guiliana - drums, percussion
Chris Morrissey - bass
Shai Maestro - piano
Jason Rigby - tenor saxophone, percussion

“Mischief”, “Alive at the Same Time”, and “As You Were” written by Mark Guiliana
"Radio Carbon Dating App” and "Audience Américain” written by Chris Morrissey
“Confession #1” and “Confession #2” written by Mark Guiliana, Chris Morrissey, Shai Maestro and Jason Rigby
“When the Day Turns Into Night" written by Fred Rogers

Produced by Mark Guiliana
Executive producer Dave Stapleton

Recorded and mixed by John Davis at the Bunker Studio (Brooklyn, NY) in March 2022.
Mastered by Alex DeTurk at the Bunker Studio (Brooklyn, NY) in January 2023.
Artwork and design by Oli Bentley and Niala Crampton, Split.

TRACKLIST

1. Mark Guiliana - Mischief
2. Mark Guiliana - Confession #1
3. Mark Guiliana - When the Day Turns into Night
4. Mark Guiliana - Alive at the Same Time
5. Mark Guiliana - Confession #2
6. Mark Guiliana - Radio Carbon Dating App
7. Mark Guiliana - Audience Américain
8. Mark Guiliana - As You Were