Fourth of July, a Louis C.K. film starring Joe List, features an original music score by SweetPro.
The advent of the COVID lockdown in 2020 afforded Kumalo the opportunity to listen to all of the material he had written and start recording it in his Bethlehem, Pennsylvania home studio. The linchpin was meeting saxophonist Maxfield Gast in Philadelphia, when Bakithi went to sit in with a Gracleand cover band. “I told him about my idea for the record, and he was all in to collaborate. Max is an amazing musician, composer, and producer. He educated me on mixing and mastering, added his musical ideas, arrangements, and production, and most important, served as a second set of ears and musical foil.”
The South African bassist and composer’s new album ‘WHAT YOU HEAR IS WHAT YOU SEE’ is global as well as rooted traditional rhythms, tones and sounds.. Ace saxophonist and composer Maxfield Gast, who has produced this album along with Kumalo and co-written five of the tracks, announces his presence brilliantly with the alto sax on the opener.
Philadelphia based alt-jazz experimental duo Trap Rabbit and Maxfield Gast present a new collaboration “This Was Once Out Of Shape” premiering October 12th on Treacle Mine Records.
Philadelphia based producers and multi-instrumentalists Tom Spiker and Maxfield Gast join forces to create this exciting and genre-bending feature. With the help of internationally renowned percussionist Pablo Batista, Grammy nominated drummer Anwar Marshall and Bryan Cowan’s low end reeds, Spiker and Gast are ready to take you on an unexpected and riveting journey.
Article written by Jimmy J. Aquino
Louie, which is now in the middle of its fourth season on FX, is currently one of my favorite comedic cable shows, mostly because it’s expanding the horizons of what a scripted half-hour comedy can be. The show follows a fictionalized version of Louis C.K., who stars as himself, as he awkwardly navigates his way through both the dog-eat-dog world of stand-up and the difficulties of single parenting. In most episodes of Louie, there are long stretches that go without any humor, which makes Louie difficult to classify as a sitcom or dramedy or Drambuie or whatever.
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Bakithi Kumalo’s upcoming album is a powerful statement from this 5-time Grammy award winning bassist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. Working alongside producer Maxfield Gast of Militia Hill, “What You Hear Is What You See” is scheduled to premier October 22, 2021 on the Ropeadope label.
Featuring Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Scot Sax, Good Side is the latest release by Philadelphia based producer and composer Maxfield Gast on the Militia Hill label.
Philadelphia artist and producer Maxfield Gast presents a powerful and electrifying rendition of the hit alt-pop single "Legacy" by NYC based artist Kiirstin Marilyn on the Militia Hill label.
Militia Hill presents a new collaboration between two Philly native composers and producers Jeremy Grenhart and Maxfield Gast.
Philadelphia composers and producers Maxfield Gast and Tyler Lynch bring a new single "Too Too Much" to the Militia Hill label. An exciting and energetic journey through electronica featuring bass and saxophone.
Militia Hill presents “Laid Back” by Maxfield Gast, Tony Flagiello & Kuf Knotz featuring Ali Wadsworth.
Miltia Hill presents Bakithi Kumalo “Electric Flow” featuring Dacia Gypsy and Maxfield Gast. “Electric Flow” will be available on all streaming platforms Friday, October 23rd. Written and produced by Kumalo and Gast this single is the precursor to Bakthi’s full length album due to be released in 2021.
North Penn Jazz Knight will host Maxfield as their 2020 featured soloist. The evening will showcase the school district’s jazz ensembles ranging from elementary to high school levels.
An all star tribute to Paul Simon's Grammy Award winning album Graceland- featuring original bassist Bakithi Kumalo and his band. Together, they are performing at music venues on the east coast in 2018.
Producers Brahm Genzlinger & Maxfield Gast have collaborated to create the musical duo Diamond St. releasing two brand new EP’s “Infinity” and “Soft Drink” on the Militia Hill label.
Gast was recently featured on WXPN's online publication with an interview and photography by Josh Pelta-Heller. In the article, Gast elaborates on his upbringing in the Philadelphia music scene, influences, and local favorites.
Gast's album "Side By Side" lands placement in new Sony Classic Pictures film "Equity"
scheduled for release on July 29th, 2016.
Maxfield is excited that his music has been featured in the new online series, Roommates.
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In a live interview on Late Night with Seth Myers, Louis discusses the composition process with SweetPro and the making of this song-gone-viral.