Toronto-based octet Eucalyptus has been steadily gathering a devoted cult following since the release of their debut 10” Eeeeeuuucaaaaaaallyyypppptus in 2012. Led by acclaimed saxophonist and composer Brodie West, the band's languid, kaleidoscopic jazz is very much a collective endeavour, the product of an internal network of improvisational synergy they've built over more than a decade together. Moves is their sixth release, and somewhat of a milestone. In addition to it being the octet's most psychedelic and arrestingly soulful release thus far, it's also their longest—their first, in fact, to cross into bonafide full-length territory. They're marking the occasion by joining the roster of Toronto favourite Telephone Explosion Records.
Brodie West alto saxophone, clarinet
Nicole Rampersaud trumpet
Kurt Newman guitar
Ryan Driver clavinet
Michael Smith bass
Blake Howard percussion
Nick Fraser drums
Evan Cartwright drums
Produced by Brodie West and Eucalyptus
Co-producer Matt Smith
Recorded at Canterbury Music Company
by David Travers-Smith
Mixed by Matt Smith
Mastered by Fedge
Artwork by Jesjit Gill