Squidco: ROIL (Chris Abrahams / Mike Majkowski / James Waples): Raft Of The Meadows [VINYL]

ROIL (Chris Abrahams / Mike Majkowski / James Waples)

Raft Of The Meadows [VINYL]

Free improvisation using the jazz idiom as a jumping off point from the trio of pianist Chris Abrahams (The Necks), bassist Mike Majkowski, and drummer James Waples, superb technical playing with a melodic intent and excellent pacing.

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Personnel:

Chris Abrahams piano

Mike Majkowski bass

James Waples drums

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UPC: 4779022078903

Label: NoBusiness
Catalog ID: NBLP80
Squidco Product Code: 19998

Format: LP
Condition: New
Released: 2014
Country: Lithuania
Packaging: Vinyl LP
Tracks 1 - 3 (Side A) & Track 3 (Side B) recorded in Sydney, 9th February 2013

Tracks 1 & 2 (Side B) recorded in Sydney, 6th February 2014.

Descriptions, Reviews, &c.

"Established in 2007, Roil play their own original style of jazz-inspired improvised music, and have released 3 albums thus far: Meaning (2009) on Australian label, Rufus, Frost Frost (2011) on uk label, Bo'weavil Recordings & Raft Of The Meadows (2014) on Lithuanian label NoBusiness records.

Their music draws upon a varied pallet; at times it comes close to free jazz, at other times to experimental improvisation, while also referencing other styles such as minimalism, reductionism and ambient music. A Roil piece incorporates aspects of textural improvisation, bringing extended techniques to bear on a collective sound world; while also being melodic and conventionally rhythmic. Bringing together the abstract and the figurative."-Roil

Artist Biographies

Track Listing:

SIDE A

1. Laminate

2. Raft Of The Meadows

3. Life Event Kit

SIDE B

1. Junipers Both

2. Multiplier

3. Bone Collar

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