"The impetus for this record was to explore the plurality of drums and drumming. Tony and I have Latinx roots, and have individually delved into various anthropological research concerning the whitewashing and repression of traditions a...

As a composer for improvisers, Naughton valued clarity of line. No matter how quirky the melody's rhythms or long and twisty its contours, his compositions are lucid and witty.

In 1985, the late vibraphonist Bobby Naughton and h...

"Music for an Imaginary Ballet is both a creative landmark and a musical diary of Arkady Gotesman long and rich career spanning over three decades. In 2023, Arkady presented his solo project of the same title. This chamber solo performa...

"New Species unites multi-instrumentalist Dan Lao and master percussionist Vasco Trilla in an inventive, highly expressive duo exploration. Recorded live at Old Heaven Books, the album merges saxophone, DIY flute and dizi with richly te...

"Whisker is a duo consisting of modular synthesist Ben Baker Billington and bassist Andrew Scott Young. These are two space cadets who have emerged from the burned-out basements and sweaty lofts of the midwest noise scene to become lead...

"First meetings are always a risk, but if the vibrations are right and the doors are open, magic will be made. When the members of Look Both Days (brought together by Chicago pianist Erez Dessel) took the stage on the opening night of t...

"Ism highlights the distinct qualities of each member. Fred's methodical approach to melody, Ed Wilkerson's relentless dynamism, Jim's uncanny ability to subvert expectations, and Avreeayl's inescapable rhythm, which weaves through the ...

"Carol Genetti and Peter Maunu's music might best be described as genre bending, stream of consciousness, improvised spontaneous composition. Drawing on elements from the second Viennese School is as natural and organic as a contrasting...

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