Percussionists Stephen Chopek and Chris Lovejoy of the Charlie Hunter Band have released a new album titled Brain Trust. The CD features performances by Hunter, drummer Billy Martin (Medeski, Martin & Wood) and bassist Danton Boller (Jazz Mandolin Project). The album is available now online at www.chopeklovejoy.com/merch.

The Charlie Hunter Band kicks off its fall tour September 1 at Hotel Rimouski in Rimouski, Quebec. The show is a co-bill with John Scofield. For the complete itinerary, visit www.charliehunter.com.