While every human being has a medulla oblongata (the lower portion of the brain, housing the autonomic nervous system's command center for basic bodily functions), it's thought that only a small percentage of the population possesses a “padula” oblongata. The science is sketchy as to it's primary function in the human body, but recent research has revealed that one's proclivity to be "funky" resides in the inner workings of this “organ”.
Its location at the tail end of the spinal cord, surrounded by a small muscle in the hip (the hammondus longus) is a further indicator of it's primary "special purpose".
Grounded by the unmistakable sound of the Hammond B3 organ, driven forward by drums and percussion with trumpet and sax blowing melodies over the top, Padula Oblongata has a distinctive and irresistible sound. Starting you off with straight-ahead standards by the likes of Miles, Mingus and Monk, spicing it up with the funkiness of Hubbard and Harris, then stretching your musical boundaries with the musings of Coleman and Sun Ra, this five piece band will satisfy your ears and light a spark under your feet.
One of the few Jazz Stage acts named by The Other Paper as a Best Bet at Comfest 2010, Paduala Oblongata did not disappoint.
It's summertime, and that means Jazz Alfresco. Join Padula Oblongata for a Party on the Patio at the Kenyon Inn Friday July 22 and August 26.
And don't forget to come hear us at the Dan Emmett Music and Arts Festival, Friday August 12th at 6:30. We're inside this year at The Place@The Woodward on Main St. Stop in for some welcome air conditioning and hot jazz.
