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Saxophonist/Composer/Producer Dave Mullen offers a welcome dose of SOLACE to a world sorely in need of it on his invigorating new album on Mullsoul Music Records that features the exhilarating musicianship of a group of his masterful peers: pianist Jon Cowherd, bassist Hans Glawischnig, drummer E.J. Strickland and, in a pair of special guest appearances, trumpeter Jim Seeley. The album was also mixed by the Grammy-winning producer engineer Jeff Jones, a regular collaborator with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Far from the somber elegy the title might imply, however, Mullen introduces 7 songs that pay homage to the likes of some of jazz's most iconic and inspiring voices John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Michael Brecker, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Dave Mullen has been a staple on the NYC scene for years having performed and/or recorded with many renowned artists such as Nile Rodgers, Gloria Gaynor, Roy Ayers, Gil Scott Heron, Vic Juris, Marc Ribot, Mark Egan, John Hicks, Bernie Worrell, John Medeski, Hans Glawischnig, Boris Koslov, Jon Cowherd, P-Funk, Ben Vereen, The Brand New Heavies, Eddie Hazel, Brian Jackson, George Porter, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Claudio Roditi, Cecil Bridgewater, John Gros, Victor Jones, John Hicks, Billy “Bass” Nelson, Jerome Brailey, Blue Man Group, Slick Rick, Danny Gottlieb, Delfeayo Marsalis, Robin Eubanks, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, John Benitez, and many others. Saxophonist/Composer Dave Mullen introduces his inspiring new album SOLACE on Mullsoul Music Records that features a group of his masterful peers: pianist Jon Cowherd, bassist Hans Glawischnig, drummer E.J. Strickland and special guest trumpeter Jim Seeley with 7 songs that pay homage to some of jazz's most iconic, inspiring voices: Coltrane, Monk, Ellington, Brecker, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk.

Awards

Winner Boston Music Awards Winner best horn player Rock n'Roll Hall of Fame "Battle of the Bands" 2007

Dave Mullen Interview

by Patrick Burnette
December 23, 2021

After what seems like donkey's years the bastards have a new guest to interview, and we couldn't be happier than to spend an hour with saxophonist, composer, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk booster Dave Mullen. Dave talks about his new album, Solace the personal and musical inspirations behind it, his love of multi-saxophonist and blind visionary Rahsaan Kirk, and a host of other topics. HGTV, release Saxophone Flippers, you cowards! Pop matters wanders drunkenly from the Beach Boys to the Clash ...

Recording

Introducing The Explosive New Album 'Solace' By The Dave Mullen Ensemble

Source: Two for the Show Media
August 15, 2021

NYC-based saxophonist Dave Mullen releases his long-awaited new album The Dave Mullen Ensemble Solace on Mullsoul Music Records that features inspired performances by pianist Jon Cowherd, bassist Hans Glawischnig, drummer E.J. Strickland, and trumpeter Jim Seeley. An album of healing, heartfelt jazz dedicated to some of the music’s most iconic voices such as John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, McCoy Tyner, and Michael Brecker. Solace is currently climbing up the Jazzweek chart and is getting played in ...
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Performance / Tour

Dave Mullen and Butta at Cutting Room Nov. 8 at 10PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
November 7, 2007

Roberts Music Group invites you to a special event for jazz recording artist DAVE MULLEN and BUTTA CD entitled “MAHONEY'S WAY" Thursday November 8, 2007 @CUTTING ROOM (212) 691-1900 19 West 24th Street (between Broadway/6th Ave) New York City Show starts at 10PM $10 Cover With: Dave Mullen- Tenor and soprano saxophones Anthony Robustelli- Keys Don Martin- Bass Greg Gonzales- Drums
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Dave Mullen & Butta Thursday, November 8th at 10PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 18, 2007

Roberts Music Group Presents DAVE MULLEN and BUTTA Featuring: Dave Mullen- Tenor and soprano saxophones Anthony Robustelli- Keys Don Martin- Bass Greg Gonzales- Drums Ronnie Roc- Percussion Lisala Beatty- Lead vocals Gregory K. Lathan-Vocals Kira Smith- Vocals Wendell Jordan- Vocals Leslee Warren- Vocals Thursday, November 8th, 2007 10PM, ...
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Dave Mullen & Butta Thurs. October 11 @ The Triad @ 9PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 17, 2007

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David Mullen & Butta CD Release Event Thursday October 11th at the Triad

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 14, 2007

Roberts Music Group Invites you to attend a very special release party for Jazz Recording Artist David Mullen & Butta Thursday October 11th, 2007 New CD “Mahoney's Way" @ Triad 158 West 72nd Street New York City Show starts at 9PM $5 Cover ...David Mullen on tenor and soprano saxes comes equally from equally from the David Sanborn and Gato ...
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Performance / Tour

Jazz/Funk Group Dave Mullen and Butta Perform at Cafe Deville in NYC on 7/18

Source: All About Jazz
July 18, 2007

DAVE MULLEN and BUTTA will be performing their own brand of jazz/ funk/groove originals from their latest CD MAHONEY'S WAY tonight that have been featured recently on CD101.9, Sirius Radio, and others. In addition, music from Mingus, Eddie Harris, Miles Davis and others will also performed. It's a nice open-aired restaurant/club with beautiful people, great food, cold beverages, and slammin' tunes.

Wed. July 18th at 10PM CAFE DEVILLE 103 THIRD AVE @ 13th St. ...
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Dave Mullen and Butta Fri. Sept.16 (6-9 PM) at Kavehazfor CMJ Marathon

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2005

DAVE MULLEN and BUTTA will be appearing Friday Sept.16th @ 6PM at KAVEHAZ (37 W.26th St.), performing their own brand of jazz/funk/soul originals, as well as songs by Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Stevie Wonder, and McCoy Tyner. Featuring: Dave “Mahoney” Mullen- Tenor and Soprano Saxophones Dario Boente- Keys Don Martin- Bass Victor Jones- Drums And Very Special Guests BUTTA has been tearing up the NY downtown music scene since '97 with their own brand of groove oriented originals that fuse ...
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Dedicated to a few jazz legends (Coltrane, Ellington, Monk, Michael Brecker, Rahsaan Roland Kirk…), this record is firing on all cylinders. With a quintet of instrumentalists at the peak of their art, the music played here carries everything in its path. From the first moments, we fall into this furious swing with shivers of contentment, which is quite rare for us. Each of the musicians takes their part to build this exciting groove machine. Between jazz, funk, R&B and gospel, the group is fully committed. The solos are very effective and the formidable rhythm gives them a solid foundation on which to lean. The beautiful ballad "For Michael" is against the grain an example of graceful suppleness where the powerful sound of Dave Mullen is expressed with remarkable finesse and restraint. The treatment of "Satin Doll", meanwhile, is amazing. But each topic approached in this Cd is arranged with a taste more than sure. The whole Cd is good old vitamin hard bop jazz that will make all good souls smile and vibrate. -Yves Dorison Culture Jazz (France)

“Hot and hard hitting, there’s no slowing this cat and his pals down once they crank it up to break neck speed. Solid blowing that goes the distance throughout.” -Chris Spector Midwest Record

"David Mullen on tenor and soprano saxes comes equally from the David Sanborn and Gato Barbieri schools of phrasing and rhythmic pulse, and he has a melodic sensibility on a par with Stan Getz as a young musician." -Thom Jurek All Music Guide (AMG)

"He's paid attention to a wide swath of records from the sax greats, learned the lessons without regurgitating them. A sparkling debut that's well worth your attention." -Chris Spector Midwest record

"I’m not a big fan of much of what's called jazz today, however "Mahoney's Way" is an exception, for what I've had to get used to. A wonderful project that includes most titles written by Mullen and an excellent re-make of Stevie Wonder's "As". Some of the titles I prefer are the up tempo "Flip It", "Chase Away Rain" and I love the "Like Rashaan" and it's apparent that Dave has been influence by some of the best. A great CD that could change the direction of modern jazz." -WorldSpace Corporation Satellite Radio

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