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	Thumbscrew (Fujiwara / Halvorson / Formanek): The Anthony Braxton Project Label: Cuneiform Product Code: 29418 Catalog Code: Rune 475 Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
The Thumbscrew trio of NY improvisers Tomas Fujiwara on drums & vibes, Mary Halvorson on guitar, and Michael Formanek on double bass, turn their focus to their shared history with composer and reedist Anthony Braxton as he celebrates his 75th birthday, performing 11 previously unheard compositions selected from Composition No. 14 through No. 274; masterful and profound.
	Gray, Devin / Ellery Eskelin / Michael Formanaek / Dave Ballou: Dirigo Rataplan II Label: Rataplan Records Product Code: 27206 Catalog Code: RR 001 Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
Brooklyn drummer Devin Gray leads 3 musicians with Baltimore ties--Ellery Eskelin (sax), Dave Ballou (trumpet) and Michael Formanek (bass)--the rhythm team of this chord-less quartet providing the perfect platform for the diverse song structures in Gray's compositions, through tight melodic interaction or unrestricted excursions for the horn section; superb modern jazz.
	Sacks, Jacob: Fishes Label: Clean Feed Product Code: 26506 Catalog Code: CF497CD Country: Portugal		Price: $14.95 In Stock
Eleven new works from New York pianist Jacob Sacks in a quintet with some of NY's finest--Ellery Eskelin on tenor saxophone, Tony Malaby on tenor & soprano saxophones, Michael Formanek on bass, and Dan Weiss on drums--referencing traditional jazz influences like Monk & Mingus with superbly creative soloing fostered by the freedom of Sack's compositions.
	Thumbscrew (Michael Formanek / Tomas Fujiwara / Mary Halvorson): Theirs Label: Cuneiform Records Product Code: 26074 Catalog Code: RUNE 441 Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
The second of two albums from the reborn Cuneiform label by New York free improvising jazz trio Thumbscrew with long-time collaborators guitarist Mary Halvorson, double bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Tomas Fujiwara, here presenting compositions from jazz greats Benny Golson, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Nichols, Stanley Cowell, Misha Mengelberg, &c.
	Thumbscrew (Michael Formanek / Tomas Fujiwara / Mary Halvorson): Ours Label: Cuneiform Records Product Code: 26073 Catalog Code: RUNE 439 Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
The New York free improvising jazz trio Thumbscrew with long-time collaborators guitarist Mary Halvorson, double bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Tomas Fujiwara in the 1st of 2 albums on the reborn Cuneiform label, here presenting creative original compositions from each of the three musicians in 9 virtuosic, sometimes quirky, and always warmly adventurous tunes.
	Sanchez, Angelica Trio (w/ Michael Formanek / Tyshawn Sorey): Float the Edge Label: Clean Feed Product Code: 23817 Catalog Code: CF410CD Country: Portugal		Price: $14.95 In Stock
Fiction, folklore and everyday sounds fuel the compositions of NY pianist Angelica Sanchez, with her trio of Michael Formanek on double bass and Tyshawn Sorey on drums, the band explores concepts of lucid dreaming, backyard birds, novels, mythical creatures and ancient structures, in a magnificent album of inspired free improvisation.
	Thumbscrew (Halvorson / Formanek / Fujiwara): Convallaria Label: Cuneiform Product Code: 22175 Catalog Code: CUN-CD-415 Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
The NY improvising trio of Mary Halvorson (guitar), Michael Formanek (double bass) and Tomas Fujiwara (drums) follow their "Thumbscrew" album with this impressive release of avant jazz, balancing melodic and technical playing with beautiful pacing and insightful interaction.
	Alcorn, Susan: Soledad Label: Relative Pitch Product Code: 20383 Catalog Code: RPR 1032 Country: USA		Price: $13.95 In Stock
Pedal Steel guitar innovator Susan Alcorn in a mostly solo release, beautifully performing 4 lush compositions by Astor Piazzolla, with bassist Michael Formanek joining for the Alcorn-penned "Suite for AHL".
	Eskelin, Ellery with Susan Alcorn and Michael Formanek: Mirage Label: Clean Feed Product Code: 17675 Catalog Code: CF271 Country: Portugal		Price: $15.95 In Stock
A mercurial and beautiful record from the trio led by tenor saxophonist Ellery Eskelin, with pedal steel guitarist Susan Alcorn and bassist Michael Formaneck with a unique, introspective and lovely group sound.
	Arguelles, Julian Trio: Ground Rush Label: Clean Feed Product Code: 13227 Catalog Code: CF191 Country: Portugal		Price: $14.95 In Stock
British tenor saxophonist Julian Arguelles in a trio with NY drummer Tom Rainey and bassist Michael Formanek, a strong group feel led by one of contemporary jazz' unique voices.