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Monkey House - CRASHBOX Out Now!
June 6, 2025

Monkey House returns with Crashbox, a bold, genre-blending statement from Emmy-winning songwriter Don Breithaupt, featuring Michael Leonhart (Steely Dan), Drew Zingg (Boz Scaggs), and a stellar cast of guest artists.

Following the success of Remember the Audio, Monkey House returns with Crashbox—a dynamic and sonically rich collection that blends jazz harmony with pop accessibility and rock energy. Helmed by Emmy-winning songwriter-producer Don Breithaupt, the album features the band’s longtime lineup: Justin Abedin (guitar), Pat Kilbride (bass), and Mark Kelso (drums). It also welcomes an all-star roster of guests including Steely Dan’s trumpeter Michael Leonhart, Boz Scaggs guitarist Drew Zingg, and powerhouse vocalists Michael Dunston and Selena Evangeline.

Tracked live at Noble Street Studios in Toronto and meticulously crafted with longtime producer Peter Cardinali and Grammy-winning engineer John ‘Beetle’ Bailey, Crashbox delivers richly layered arrangements, lyrical wit, and undeniable groove. It’s a testament to Breithaupt’s ever-evolving creative vision—and proof that Monkey House continues to push the boundaries of sophisticated pop.

“Our fan base gets bigger with each release,” says Breithaupt. “We have true believers in the U.S., England, Japan, Sweden, Germany—everywhere. It’s great to feel like people are hotly anticipating each album. My goal every time is to have the band feel like we’ve outdone ourselves. That’s the bar.”

Consider that goal met once again, in thrilling style.

Crafted for longtime fans and new listeners alike, Crashbox is Monkey House at their most vibrant and refined. With Breithaupt’s signature blend of wit, groove, and sophistication, the album delivers dazzling arrangements, top-tier musicianship, and thought-provoking lyrics—all wrapped in pristine production. As both a continuation and evolution of the band’s sound, Crashbox reaffirms Monkey House’s status as one of the most inventive and enduring voices in contemporary jazz-pop.Don't Miss Out On Adi Braun's Tour!
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A mid-winter Latin excursion featuring Cuban artists Harold López-Nussa with harmonica player Grégoire Maret and celebrated pianist and composer Hilario Durán with his 19-piece ensemble.
Celebrated Cuban-Canadian composer and piano master Hilario Durán and his Latin Jazz Big Band perform music from their 2024 Juno and Latin Grammy Award-winning, Grammy-nominated album, Cry Me a River. Durán’s artistry and depth of knowledge of musical genres can be heard clearly in these songs, along with his gift for bending tradition and infusing arrangements with unfettered improvisation.

Cuban pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa performs music from his new album, Timba a la Americana, with Grammy Award-winning harmonica master Grégoire Maret, Latin jazz bass great Luques Curtis, and drummer Ruy Adrian López-Nussa. Produced by Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League, Timba a la Americana unveils a vibrant new sound across 10 dynamic original compositions performed by López-Nussa’s tight-knit band.

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