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Zorn, John: Film Works Viii
Zorn, John:
Film Works Viii

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn, John: Filmworks X - The Mirror Of Maya Daren
Zorn, John:
Filmworks X - The Mirror Of Maya Daren

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn, John: Filmworks Xiii
Zorn, John:
Filmworks Xiii

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn, John: Filmworks Xvi - Workingman's Death
Zorn, John:
Filmworks Xvi - Workingman's Death

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn, John: Filmworks Xxi: Belle De Nature/ Rijksmuseum
Zorn, John:
Filmworks Xxi: Belle De Nature/ Rijksmuseum

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Two very different film scores for two very different movies: one, a French S/M erotica; and two, a documentary about the renovation of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Zorn, John: Film Works XXIII: El General
Zorn, John:
Film Works XXIII: El General

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn's 23rd Filmworks presents Eleven cues recorded for a striking documentary focusing on the life of controversial Mexican dictator Plutarco Elias Calles.

Zorn, John: Filmworks Xxiv The Nobel Prizewinner
Zorn, John:
Filmworks Xxiv The Nobel Prizewinner

(Tzadik -- USA )


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John Zorn scored this bizarre and fascinating black comedy out of the Netherlands, with pianist Burger and the dynamic rhythm section of Trevor Dunn and Kenny Wollesen.

Zorn, John: Filmworks Xxvñ City Of Slaughter/Schmatta/ Beyond The Infinite
Zorn, John:
Filmworks Xxvñ City Of Slaughter/Schmatta/ Beyond The Infinite

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Zorn 25th "Filmworks" CD, commissioned to create music for video installations in Moscow's Museum of Jewish History, where Zorn has responded with a poignant Jewish-tinged score performed here by the virtuosic Israeli pianist Omri Mor.

Flaga - John Zorn: Flaga: The Book Of Angels Volume 27
Flaga - John Zorn:
Flaga: The Book Of Angels Volume 27

(Tzadik -- USA )


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The 27th volume in John Zorn's Book of Angels series, presenting his Masada compositions interpreted by superlative groups, here in a piano trio of lyrical and technical power: Craig Taborn (piano), Christian McBride (bass), and Tyshawn Sorey (drums).

Zorn, John; Frisell, Bill; Gnostic Trio: In Lambeth - Visions From The Walled Garden Of William Blak
Zorn, John; Frisell, Bill; Gnostic Trio:
In Lambeth - Visions From The Walled Garden Of William Blake

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn's 3rd CD for his 21st century ensemble The Gnostic Trio - Bill Frisell (guitar), Carol Emanuel (harp), Kenny Wollesen (vibraphone & bells) - and guest Ikue Mori (electronics) in a transcendent record celebrating the work of poet and artist William Blake.

Zorn, John: In Search Of The Miraculous
Zorn, John:
In Search Of The Miraculous

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn with Rob Burger, Greg Cohen, Ben Perowsky, Kenny Wollesen and Shanir Blumenkranz in a work inspired by esoteric spiritual practices, white magic, ritual, traditional myths & ancient legends.

Zorn, John: In The Hall Of Mirrors
Zorn, John:
In The Hall Of Mirrors

(Tzadik -- USA )


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The Downtown NY trio of Stephen Gosling on piano, Greg Cohen on bass, and Tyshawn Sorey on drums performs Zorn's lyrical jazz trio works blending classical and jazz forms into absorbing forms that are both intricate and enjoyable.

Zorn, John: Inferno
Zorn, John:
Inferno

(Tzadik -- USA )


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The 3rd album from Zorn's trio of John Medeski (organ), Kenny Grohowski (drums) and Matt Hollenberg (guitar) in a long-form composition inspired by the work of Swedish poet, painter, alchemist and occultist August Strindberg, 7 pieces of dark, driving, ecstatic improv.

Zorn, John: Ipsissimus
Zorn, John:
Ipsissimus

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn's 5th installment in the Moonchild series, nine duos, trios and quartets swirling with melodic and rhythmic invention performed by Zorn, Marc Ribot, Mike Patton, Joey Barron, & Trevor Dunn.

Zorn, John: James Moore Plays The Book Of Heads Ñ Cd And Dvd Of A Film By Stephen Taylor
Zorn, John:
James Moore Plays The Book Of Heads Ñ Cd And Dvd Of A Film By Stephen Taylor

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn's "The Book of Heads" is performed by guitarist James Moore, heard on CD and seen in a DVD by Stephen Taylor, using prepared guitar to interpret Zorn's hermetic language of meticulously notated sounds inspired by contemporary classical extended techniques.

Mark Feldman (Vln); Marc Ribot (Gtr); Anthony Coleman (Key); Mark Dresser (Bs): Zorn: Kristallnacht
Mark Feldman (Vln); Marc Ribot (Gtr); Anthony Coleman (Key); Mark Dresser (Bs):
Zorn: Kristallnacht

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Zorn, John: Lemma
Zorn, John:
Lemma

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Three young virtuoso violinists perform two new major works by John Zorn - "Passagen" and "Ceremonial Magic" (reworked from his Rimbaud release) and a set of 12 miniatures for two violins, "Apophthegms".

Zorn, John: Madrigals
Zorn, John:
Madrigals

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Composer John Zorn presents two books of "Madrigals" scored for six acappella female voices, rich and seductive compositions intertwining voices in beautiful, electrifying and riveting ways through 10 works inspired by the 19th century British poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Feldman, Mark & Courvoisier, Sylvie: Masada Recital
Feldman, Mark & Courvoisier, Sylvie:
Masada Recital

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Zorn, John: Live In Jerusalem
Zorn, John:
Live In Jerusalem

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $18.95    




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Zorn, John: Mount Analogue
Zorn, John:
Mount Analogue

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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An extended work drawing on the life and work of spiritual figure Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff in a work with Cyro Baptista's Banquet of the Spirit quartet and vibraphonist Kenny Wollesen.

Zorn, John: Music Romance Vol. 1: Music For Children
Zorn, John:
Music Romance Vol. 1: Music For Children

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Remastered for its 10th anniversary, "Music for Children" takes the listener through Zorn's Torture Garden, Masada exotica, classical work, plus a new piece performed by Lou Reed!

Zorn, John: Nosferatu
Zorn, John:
Nosferatu

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $15.95    




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Released On The 100th Anniversary Of Bram Stoker's death, Zorn created this work for a modern Polish stage production of Stoker's classic vampire tale, performed with Bill Laswell, Rob Burger, Kevin Norton, and Zorn himself.

Zorn, John: O'o
Zorn, John:
O'o

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $16.95    




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Zorn's exotic and compelling followup to "The Dreamers" jazz release featuring the same dynamic band of masters from Zorn's inner circle; far-ranging and superb music.

Zorn, John: On Leaves Of Grass
Zorn, John:
On Leaves Of Grass

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Zorn's "Nova Express" quartet (Joey Baron-drums, Trevor Dunn-bass, John Medeski-piano, Kenny Wollesen-vibes) dedicates an album of lyrical contemporary jazz to poet Walt Whitman, a rich and beautiful album from some of Downtown NY's finest.

Zorn, John: Pellucidar (A Dreamers Fantabula)
Zorn, John:
Pellucidar (A Dreamers Fantabula)

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $20.95    




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The 4th album from John Zorn's Dreamers (Cyro Baptista, Joey Baron, Trevor Dunn, Marc Ribot, Jamie Saft, & Kenny Wollesen) is a lyrical album of tuneful compositions and superb soloing, in an ornate package accompanied by a 36 page book of colorful drawings.

Zorn, John: Psychomagia
Zorn, John:
Psychomagia

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Zorn's Abraxas quartet (Arm Bajakian-guitar, Eyal Maoz-guitar, Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz-bass, Kenny Grohowski-drums) perform a new suite inspired by the magical writings of Giordano Bruno & Alejandro Jodorowski, from minimialist to intense ritual music.

Zorn, John: Shir Hashirim
Zorn, John:
Shir Hashirim

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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John Zorn draws on traditions from plainchant, mediaeval ars nova, Renaissance madrigals, 20th century vocal techniques and minimalism in an album for a cappella voice as performed by The Sapphites vocal quintet.

Zorn, John: The Alchemist
Zorn, John:
The Alchemist

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn's sixth quartet is inspired by the hermetic Angelic actions of John Dee and is replete with the procedures of distillation, calcination, crystallization, sublimation, purification, rotation as well numerology, prayers, canons, contrapuntal complexity, &c.

Zorn, John: The Big Gundown
Zorn, John:
The Big Gundown

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn, John: The Bribe
Zorn, John:
The Bribe

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn, John: Masada - The Circle Maker
Zorn, John:
Masada - The Circle Maker

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $19.45    




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Zorn, John: The Classic Guide To Strategy
Zorn, John:
The Classic Guide To Strategy

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $14.95    




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Zorn, John: 50Th Birthday Celebration - Volume 9 - The Classic Guide To Strategy/Fencing/Hockey
Zorn, John:
50Th Birthday Celebration - Volume 9 - The Classic Guide To Strategy/Fencing/Hockey

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $14.95    




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Zorn, John: The Concealed
Zorn, John:
The Concealed

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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John Zorn brings together two of his most admired groups, Bar Kokhba and The Dreamers, for an album of beautiful, melodic, exuberant and dynamic improvisation performed by a masterful set of players including Joey Baron, Trevor Dunn, John Medeski, &c.

Zorn, John: The Dreamers
Zorn, John:
The Dreamers

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Performed by the players from Electric Masada, The Dreamers combines a lifetime of Zorn's passion for wide-ranging styles and genres in amazing grooves and hooks.

Zorn, John: The Gift
Zorn, John:
The Gift

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Zorn, John: The Hermetic Organ Vol. 4- St. Bartholomew's
Zorn, John:
The Hermetic Organ Vol. 4- St. Bartholomew's

(Tzadik -- USA )


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John Zorn's 4th volume of ritualistic organ improvisations, this recital was recorded at midnight on the eve of Halloween on St. Bart's organ, the largest in New York City, a massive sound of "contrasts, colors, bells, drones, counterpoint and simultaneity".

Zorn, John: The Mysteries
Zorn, John:
The Mysteries

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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The second volume from the trio of Bill Frisell (guitar), Carol Emanuel (harp) and Kenny Wollesen (vibraphone, bells) playing Zorn's mystical compositions that leave room for improvisation.

Zorn, John: The Painted Bird
Zorn, John:
The Painted Bird

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Crossing heavy improv with jazz, classical, world music and more, Zorn's latest compositions are handled by the ensemble of John Medeski (organ), Ches Smith (congas, Voudun drums), Kenny Wollesen (vibes), Kenny Grohowski (drums), and Matt Hollenberg (guitar).

John Zorn: Zorn: The Satyros Play / Cerebrus
John Zorn:
Zorn: The Satyros Play / Cerebrus

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $16.95    




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Two new large works beautifully packaged with a thick booklet: "Visions of Dionysus" with Cyro Baptist and Kenny Wollesen; and "Cerebus" with Peter Evans, David Taylor and Marcus Rojas.

Zorn, John: The Song Project Live At Lpr
Zorn, John:
The Song Project Live At Lpr

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $16.95    




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In celebration of his 60th birthday Zorn asked his most acclaimed vocal collaborators to write lyrics to select compositions from his vast musical catalog, first released as a 7" box set, and now here in red velvet covered CD package from a live performance in NYC, 2015.

Zorn, John: The Song Project Vinyl Singles Edition
Zorn, John:
The Song Project Vinyl Singles Edition

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $55.95    




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In celebration of his 60th Birthday, Zorn asked his most acclaimed vocal collaborators to write lyrics to select compositions from his vast musical catalog, peformed by an all-star band of Zorn regulars, presented in a beautiful box set of 7" records and a 32-page book.

Zorn, John Quartet: String Quartets Nos. 1 - 4
Zorn, John Quartet:
String Quartets Nos. 1 - 4

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Zorn, John: The True Discoveries Of Witches And Demons
Zorn, John:
The True Discoveries Of Witches And Demons

(Tzadik -- USA )


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The second release by Zorn's heavy new organ trio Simulacrum of John Medeski, Matt Hollenberg and Kenny Grohowski with guests Mark Ribot on guitar and Trevor Dunn on bass, three generations of musical explorers coming together to rip your mind to shreds.

Zorn, John: Unknown Masada - 10Th Anniversary Volume 3
Zorn, John:
Unknown Masada - 10Th Anniversary Volume 3

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Zorn, John: Transmigration Of The Magus
Zorn, John:
Transmigration Of The Magus

(Tzadik -- USA )


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Inspired by the Gnostic philosophies of the Nag Hammadi library, Zorn invokes the mystical journey of the soul through the bardo as a tribute to the passing of Lou Reed, presented by his Gnostic Trio of Bill Frisell, Kenny Wollesen, and Carol Emanuel, plus guests.

Zorn, John: What Thou Wilt
Zorn, John:
What Thou Wilt

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Three compositional works from Zorn: 1999's violin concerto "Contes de Faes"; and two intense pieces of "Crowleana", a bizarre and expansive solo piano piece and a work for 3 cellists.

Masada String Trio; John Zorn (Saxophone): Haborym: The Book Of Angels Volume 16
Masada String Trio; John Zorn (Saxophone):
Haborym: The Book Of Angels Volume 16

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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The 16th release in John Zorn's series "The Book of Angels" reworking the Masada songbook, here with the Masada String Trio of Greg Cohen, Mark Feldman, and Erik Friedlander.

Zs (Hillmer / Fox / Higgins): XE
Zs (Hillmer / Fox / Higgins):
XE

(Northern Spy -- USA )


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Sam Hillmer's NY based Z's in a trio format, with Hillmer on sax & electronics, Patrick Higgins on guitar & electronics, and Greg Fox on percussion & electronics, for an album of energetic and often abstracted beats, hyperkinetic electronics, and strange tonal music.

Zs: Grain
Zs:
Grain

(Northern Spy -- USA )


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Tenor saxophonist Sam Hillmer (The Diamond Terrifier) takes NYC's Zs into a new direction as a trio with guitarist Patrick Higgins and percussionist Greg Fox, presenting the two part "Grain", a massive work of reorganized sound.

di Scipio, Agostino : Horbare Okosysteme: Live elektronic compositions 1993-2005
di Scipio, Agostino :
Horbare Okosysteme: Live elektronic compositions 1993-2005

(Edition Rz -- Germany )


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Live electronic compositions from 1993-2005 by composer Agostino Di Scipio, using acoustic instruments and digital sound processing to create unusual and previously unheard sound worlds.

Corsano, Chris / Massimo Pupillo: Via Combusta [VINYL]
Corsano, Chris / Massimo Pupillo:
Via Combusta [VINYL]

(Trost Records -- Austria )


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A dark and powerful album of drums, percussion, and electric bass from the duo of Italian bassist Massimo Pupillo (Zu) and NY drummer Chris Corsano, both using a myriad of percussive and electronic strategies to create soundscapes that keep the listener on the edge of their seat.

Costa, Carlo Quartet: Sediment
Costa, Carlo Quartet:
Sediment

(Neither/Nor Records -- USA )


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A new NY label from percussionist Carlo Costa in its 1st release, a quartet with Steve Swell on trombone, Sean ali on bass and Jonathan Moritz on sax, presenting an improvisational language that subsumes the individual players into a distinct group sound.

Dunmall, Paul / Chris Corsano: Identical Sunsets [VINYL]
Dunmall, Paul / Chris Corsano:
Identical Sunsets [VINYL]

(ESP -- USA )


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Drummer Chris Corsano meets UK improvisor Paul Dunmall on tenor sax and bagpipes for these 4 impulsive and lyrical improvisation, alternatingly sparse and impossibly textured.

Dust Dive, The : Asleep or Awake Walk
Dust Dive, The :
Asleep or Awake Walk

(Own Records -- Belgium )


Price: $14.95    




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Gayle, Charles Trio: Look Up
Gayle, Charles Trio:
Look Up

(ESP-Disk -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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A vigorous performance by Charles Gayle (saxophone, clarinet, voice), Michael Bisio (bass) and Michael Wimberly (drums) that was recorded live in 1994 and features lively gospel music.

Johnson, Max : Quartet
Johnson, Max :
Quartet

(Not Two -- Poland )


Price: $19.95    




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Bassist Max Johnson's quartet with multi-reedist Mark Whitecage, trombonist Steve Swell and drummer Tyshawn Sorey in an upbeat album of free collective improvisation from the downtown NY scene.

Marcus, Michael: Lotus Symphony
Marcus, Michael:
Lotus Symphony

(Not Two -- Poland )


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Dowtown reed player Michael Marcus concentrates on clarinet on this set of original compositions recorded in the spring of 2008 in a variety of band configurations.

Moon, The : Good And Evil
Moon, The :
Good And Evil

(577 Records -- USA )


Price: $16.00    




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The studio debut of drummer Federico Ughi and electric guitarist Adam Caine's project The Moon, a touring band crossing jazz based free improvisation with rock elements in free-flowing and driving music highlight the technical and melodic skills of both players.

Robbins, Pete Unnamed Quartet: Live in Brooklyn
Robbins, Pete Unnamed Quartet:
Live in Brooklyn

(Not Two -- Poland )


Price: $11.95    




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Alto saxophonist Robbins in a free improvising and powerful New York quartet with Nate Wooley on trumpet, Daniel Levin on cello, and Jeff Davis on drums.

Scarcity Of Tanks: Fear Is Not Conscience
Scarcity Of Tanks:
Fear Is Not Conscience

(Total Life Society Records -- USA )


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New York/Ohio skronkers Scarcity of Tanks with Jim Sauter of Borbetomagus plus Kid Millions in a hard free rock free improv blast.

Trophies (Bosetti / Nagai / Ches Smith): A Color Photo of the Horse
Trophies (Bosetti / Nagai / Ches Smith):
A Color Photo of the Horse

(D.S al Coda -- USA )


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Alessandro Bosetti provides voice and electronics on words & text from a variety of writers, as performed in a trio with drummer Ches Smith and fretless guitarist Kenta Nagai; fascinating and perplexing expression.

Ughi, Federico: Songs For Four Cities
Ughi, Federico:
Songs For Four Cities

(Skycap Records -- Germany )


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A collection of compositions from drummer/composer Federico Ughi dedicated to the four cities where he's lived: Rome, London, Montreal and New York, performed in a quartet with Darius Jones (sax), Eri Yamamoto (piano) and Ed Schuller (bass).

W.O.O. presents Mambo Mantis: Transphonic Dimensions
W.O.O. presents Mambo Mantis:
Transphonic Dimensions

(Konnex -- Germany )


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New York saxophonist Bonnie Kane/W.O.O. (Whole Other Orbit) in a quartet with Blaise Siwula, Ray Sage and Will Redmond.

Lehman, Steve (feat. HPrizm / Gaston Bandimic / Maciek Lasserre): Selebeyone
Lehman, Steve (feat. HPrizm / Gaston Bandimic / Maciek Lasserre):
Selebeyone

(Pi Recordings -- USA )


Price: $15.95    




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NY saxophonist Steve Lehman merges his sophisticated jazz roots with the experimental hip-hop community, including French saxophonist Maciek Lasserre, vocalists HPrizm & Gaston Bandimic alongside bassist Drew Gress, drummer Damion Reid, and pianist Carlos Homs.

Unnatural Ways: We Aliens
Unnatural Ways:
We Aliens

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Moving from Oakland to Brooklyn guitarist Ava Mendoza's improvising rock trio Unnatural Ways with Tim Dahl (bass) and Sam Ospovat (drums) release their first Tzadik album of blistering psychedelic blues based instrumentals, wonderfully deformed, cutting edge rock.

Zorn, John: Sacred Visions
Zorn, John:
Sacred Visions

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $16.95    




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Two Zorn compositions touching upon the mediaeval world: "The Holy Visions", a Mystery Play in 11 strophes for voice concerning mystic Hildegard von Bingen; "The Remedy of Fortune" is a string quartet inspired by the 12th century troubadour Guillaume de Machaut.

Cortex (Johansson / Alberts / Hoyer / Nilssen): Live in New York [VINYL]
Cortex (Johansson / Alberts / Hoyer / Nilssen):
Live in New York [VINYL]

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


Price: $24.95    




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Approaching the free side of 60s postbop in the Ornette Coleman vein, the Cortex quartet of Thomas Johansson (trumpet), Kristoffer Alberts (sax), Ola Hoyer (double bass) and Gard Nilssen (drums) are captured for a dynamic and captivating set at IBeam in Brooklyn in 2015.

Fujii, Satoko / Joe Fonda: Duet
Fujii, Satoko / Joe Fonda:
Duet

(Long Song Records -- Italy )


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First meeting of Japanese pianist Satoko Fujii and New York bassist Joe Fonda, initiated at the suggestion of Fonda, recording in Portland, Maine at the Dimensions in Jazz Series, a beautifully recorded and intimate duo of superb dialog between two seasoned improvisers.

Lindberg, John BC3 (Lindberg / Harrison / Norton): Born In An Urban Ruin
Lindberg, John BC3 (Lindberg / Harrison / Norton):
Born In An Urban Ruin

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


Price: $13.95    




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Masterful NY double bassist in a trio with vibraphonist Kevin Norton and clarinetist Wendell Harrison, in an exquisite jazz album with what Linberg describes as a "post-industrial rust belt aesthetic", alongside a 3 part tribute to the late trumpeter Roy Campbell.

Sharp, Elliott Aggregat (Bynum / Greene II / Jones / Altschul): Dialectrical
Sharp, Elliott Aggregat (Bynum / Greene II / Jones / Altschul):
Dialectrical

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


Price: $13.95    




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Downtown New York multi-reedist mainstay Elliott Sharp in his third Aggregat release, in a quintet with Taylor Ho Bynum on trumpet, Barry Altschul on drums, Terry L. Greene II on trombone, and Brad Jones on bass, pushing elastic limits on the concepts of jazz and free improv.

Wooley, Nate: Argonautica
Wooley, Nate:
Argonautica

(Firehouse 12 Records -- USA )


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Trumpeter Nate Wooley's major 3-part work makes oblique reference to dodecaphony, ambient tape music, and the minimalist rock of Terry Riley, conceived as a tribute to Wooley's mentor Ron Miles, who performs alongside Devin Gray & Rudy Royston (drums), Cory Smythe & Jozef Dumoulin (piano).

Evans, Peter: Lifeblood [USB Drive]
Evans, Peter:
Lifeblood [USB Drive]

(More Is More -- USA )


Price: $16.95    




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Trumpeter Peter Evans' first solo release in over 5 years, presenting two demanding and impressive live performances from 2015/16, during Evan's residency at Roulette, and at Bop Stop in Cleveland, presented on a USB credit card drive in mp3 and wav formats, with liner notes.

Wooley / Corsano / Yeh: The Seven Storey Mountain II
Wooley / Corsano / Yeh:
The Seven Storey Mountain II

(Important Records -- USA )


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Turbulent and ecstatic electronic improvisation in the 2nd installment of Seven Storey Mountain with Nate Wooley on amplified trumpet and tape, drummer Chris Corsano , and violinist C. Spencer Yeh.

Zorn, John: 49 Acts Of Unspeakable Depravity In The Abominable Life And Times Of Gilles De Rais
Zorn, John:
49 Acts Of Unspeakable Depravity In The Abominable Life And Times Of Gilles De Rais

(Tzadik -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Simulacrum's 5th CD, with John Medeski on organ, Kenny Grohowski on drums and Matt Hollenberg on guitar, powerful playing that blends heavy rock, blues, funk and jazz with modern classical music, here performing composer John Zorn's 10 part suite on decscending into madness.

Illegal Crowns (Halvorson / Fujiwara / Delbecq / Ho Bynum): Illegal Crowns
Illegal Crowns (Halvorson / Fujiwara / Delbecq / Ho Bynum):
Illegal Crowns

(RogueArt -- France )


Price: $16.95    




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A cooperative band of mostly NY improvisers-- Mary Halvorson on guitar, Tomas Fujiwara on drums, Taylor Ho Bynum on cornet & flugelhorn, and French pianist Benoit Delbecq, recording in the studio for a album of uniquely unusual and rewarding compositions from all players.

Eloping with the Sun (William Parker / Morris / Drake): Counteract This Turmoil Like Trees and Birds
Eloping with the Sun (William Parker / Morris / Drake):
Counteract This Turmoil Like Trees and Birds

(RogueArt -- France )


Price: $16.95    




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An almost ceremonial release in percussive approaches to improvisation from the trio of William Parker on double bass, shakuhachi, thumb piano & more, Hamid Drake on drums, cymbals and gongs, and Joe Morris on guitar, banjo, bass, pocket trumpet, fiddle & whistles.

Finlayson, Jonathan / Sicilian Defense: Moving Still
Finlayson, Jonathan / Sicilian Defense:
Moving Still

(Pi Recordings -- USA )


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NY trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson's 2nd Pi album, in a quintet with pianist Matt Mitchell, bassist John Hebert, guitarist Miles Okazaki, and drummer Craig Weinrib, for 6 original lyrical compositions with captivating progressions and top notch soloing making great modern jazz.

BassDrumBone + guests Joe Lovano / Jason Moran: The Long Road [2 CDs]
BassDrumBone + guests Joe Lovano / Jason Moran:
The Long Road [2 CDs]

(Auricle -- USA )


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The 40th Anniversary release for the creative free improvising jazz trio of Gerry Hemingway (drums), Mark Helias (bass) and Ray Anderson (trombone), with guests Joe Lovano on sax and Jason Moran on piano; superb lyrical soulful collective improvisation of the finest order.

Chase, Brian / Andrea Parkins: Avalanche of Routes
Chase, Brian / Andrea Parkins:
Avalanche of Routes

(Confront -- UK )


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The NY duo of accordionist Andrea Parkins, using self-designed virtual instruments, field recordings, everyday objects and small instruments, and drummer Brian Chase, applying guitar pedals to his percussion, create fascinating sculpted works of electroacoustic improvisation.

McPhee, Joe / Ingebrigt Haker Flaten: Bricktop
McPhee, Joe / Ingebrigt Haker Flaten:
Bricktop

(Trost Records -- Austria )


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Live recordings at Sugar Maple/Okka Fest in 2015 from the duo of saxophonist Joe McPhee on tenor & soprano, and double bassist Ingebrigt Haker Flaten, in a set dedicated to Paris jazz singer and club owner Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia Smith, aka Bricktop.

McPhee, Joe / Raymond Boni: Live From The Magic City (Birmingham, Alabama)
McPhee, Joe / Raymond Boni:
Live From The Magic City (Birmingham, Alabama)

(Trost Records -- Austria )


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During the 80s, free jazz saxophonist Joe McPhee teamed up with French guitarist Raymond Boni to perform and release albums; this live concert at the University of Alabama is from that period, an excellent example instant composition inspired by Eric Dolphy.

Chadbourne, Eugene : There'll Be No Tears Tonight
Chadbourne, Eugene :
There'll Be No Tears Tonight

(Corbett vs. Dempsey -- USA )


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A much-needed reissue of Eugene Chadbourne's ground-breaking free country improv album recorded in NYC with a great Downtown NY lineup including Tom Cora, John Zorn, Scott Manring, and David Licht, performing twisted takes on classics by Paycheck, Haggard, Miller, &c.

McPhee, Joe / Andre Jaume: Nuclear Family
McPhee, Joe / Andre Jaume:
Nuclear Family

(Corbett vs. Dempsey -- USA )


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In 1979 saxophonist/cornetist Joe McPhee met French reedist Andre Jaume in Paris to record this exceptional album of standards, drawing on works from Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Duke and Ellington, and Ornette Coleman; melodic, poignant, emotional and insightful jazz.



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