Exploring the Unexpected: A Journey Through "Road Trippin'"
Keith Fiala and Brenda Muhlenkamp have teamed up for the first time to release their vibrant new track, “Road Trippin’.”
The release's colorful artwork perfectly mirrors the joy of the open road—a sense of adventure that reverberates deeply throughout the music.
The track masterfully blends jazz and funk over a driving, salsa-infused backbeat. A razor-sharp electric guitar cuts through the rhythm, giving the piece a distinct 1970s fusion edge.
Throughout the song, the duo’s dynamic horn play features a rich tapestry of textures, colors, and shifting tempos. While the underlying groove remains consistently funky, the brass sections occasionally lean into a sophisticated, smooth-jazz aesthetic.
Traversing the vast landscape of jazz is no small feat, but successfully exploring so many facets of the genre within a single track is a remarkable achievement. “Road Trippin’” stands as the epitome of jazz fusion, packed with unexpected twists and turns that make for an utterly intriguing and entertaining listen.
Credits:
Keith Fiala - Trumpet / Flugelhorn
Jeff Freeman - Trombones
Brian J. Gardner - Tenor Sax
Billy Denk - Electric Guitar Solo
Brenda Muhlenkamp - Vocal
Keith “MuzikMan”
Hannaleck- MuzikMan.net Founder
July 14, 2026
In addition to sharing the stage with Arturo Sandoval, Fiala has performed with other jazz greats, Gordon Goodwin, Wayne Bergeron, Randy Brecker, The Temptations, Brian Lynch, Allen Vizzutti, Bill Watrous, Dan Higgins, Charles Davis, Walt Johnson, Tom “Bones” Malone, and a host of many others.
Brenda Muhlenkamp is a French horn player and middle school band director at Heritage Middle School in Colleyville, TX. “Road Trippin’” is their first collaboration together and inspired by several travel and road trips they took together in June 2026. The song is fun, upbeat, jazz fusion, perfect for summer fun.