GUNGA GALUNGA

Gunga Galunga was originally created by drummer Tom "Euge" Goicoechea. Euge occasionally books gigs under his own name (keep an ear to the ground for future incarnations of the "Euge-tet") with various configurations of sidemen. This configuration convened to play a gig at local jazz sandbox the Camellia Lounge, and experienced such excitement both on the bandstand and in the audience that they decided to continue on as a good old fashioned band, naming the project after a quote from beloved cultural icon Bill Murray. The material performed reflects the circumstances of the band's creation; the group draws on a mix of old, orphaned songs and fresh, new ideas, all composed by its members. The spontaneous creation and development of the group exemplifies the spirit of PJCE Records and their mission to encourage experimentation and collaboration in the local jazz and creative music scene through their series of monthly releases. read more...