"Too Busy Gettin' Busy" is the fifth studio album by Matthew Kelso. Written recorded all in one session November 2, 2024 at Brunjo, this album recalls free bop, hip hop instrumentals, hard funk, and vinyl crate digging. An approach of less thinking, more magic was applied and the songs came fast. The ask was of great musicians to put it all on the table and see what happens. No recording here was beyond a second take, with "Crab Dance" being a first take. We often over think and forget to move around, get weird, and let it be loose. These six songs have a funk and groove from the rhythm section that is pushed along by free roaming strands of sax, synth, and guitar. Mt. Zephyr Records is proud to present this album for 2025, with a spirit of collaboration, improvisation, and wonder.

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released February 13, 2025

Adam Dennis drums
Chaz Ganster keyboards
Matthew Kelso electric guitar
Nate Heffron saxophones, clarinet, & wind synth
Tim Hawkins - bass

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Brunjo
Amelia Eisenhauer recording engineer
Tanir Morrison recording engineer
Tanir Morrison mastering engineer

Cover design and photo by Wallace Joiner
Logo design by Erich Atkins

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Matthew Kelso is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ, and founder of Mt. Zephyr Records. His production involves self sampling, unique tones and keyboards made from unusual recorded sounds, and booming bass. Instrumental Hip-Hop Jazz has been the best descriptor for many of these recordings. His latest "Too Busy Gettin' Busy", is Kelso on electric guitar featuring four other talented players

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