For those unaware, Disasters Vol. 2, out February 16th, 2024 on Hot Cup Records, is the much anticipated second release by the quintet Advancing on a Wild Pitch.

The recording features seven new compositions by Moppa Elliott named after towns in Pennsylvania that experienced a train collision, toxic smog, police bombings, or other disasters.

It follows up Disasters Vol. 1 recorded by MOPDtK, and this tour marks a dual celebration of both albums, with both bands. presents the new release with his quintet Advancing on a Wild Pitch.

Acclaimed bassist, composer, and arranger Moppa Elliott has always been an original with a singular vision, gathering equally imaginative and skilled colleagues in some of the most entertaining, unique ensembles in jazz. From Tuesday, February 21 – Saturday, February 24, three of those bands – Mostly Other People Do the Killing (MOPDtK), Advancing on a Wild Pitch, and Acceleration Due to Gravity – perform in Washington, DC; Pennsylvania; and New York in support of two ambitious new recordings: Disasters Vol. 2 and Jonesville, the second release from the nonet Acceleration Due to Gravity.

Jonesville features four new Elliott compositions as well as performances of three early pieces by the legendary bassist and composer Sam Jones on the occasion of his centennial year. Each of Elliott’s compositions is inspired by the music of Sam Jones and, as usual, named after a town in Pennsylvania.

1. Powelton Village (4:51)
2. Cobb’s Creek (5:10)
3. Marcus Hook (5:12)
4. The Donora Smog (4:37)
5. Mud Run (6:02)
6. Van Meter (5:08)
7. Dimock (5:01)

Second volume of compositions named after towns in Pennsylvania that experienced historical disasters. This magnificently impassioned new recording opens on the pleasing swing within Powelton Village and the lighter, piano jazz fare of Cobb’s Creek, and they are followed by the low slung Marcus Hook, the rhythmically-sculpted The Donora Smog, the flourishing Mud Run, to album rounding out on the stoic, veritably ethereal Van Meter, closing on the upbeat finger-snapper Dimock.

Musicians:
Sam Kulik - trombone
Charles Evans - baritone saxophone
Danny Fox - piano
Moppa Elliott - bass
Christian Coleman - drums

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