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	Dahinden, Roland : Talking with Charlie: An Imaginary Talk with Charlie Parker [Used Item] Label: Hat [now] ART Product Code: 27553 Catalog Code: Hat[now]ART208 Country: Switzerland		Price: $11.95 In Stock
Bass clarinetist Gareth Davis asked composer Roland Dahinden to write for his quartet, with Koen Kaptijn (trombone), Dario Calderone (double bass) and Peppe Garcia (percussion), the result this "imaginary talk" with Charlie Parker, captured in a score involving graphic as well as more conventional elements, allowing structure and improvisation for the players.
	Koglmann, Franz Septet (w / Clark / Arcari / D'Agaro / Turkovic / Pasztor / Herbert): Fruits Of Solitude Label: Hat Hut Ezz-Thetics Product Code: 27403 Catalog Code: ezz-thetics 1005 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
With an exceptional septet of improvisers versed in contemporary music, trumpeter Franz Koglmann presents sophisticated compositions that interject the concept of "solitude" in the three-part title track, alongside Koglmann compositions and Jimmy Giuffre's "Finger Snapper", through the striking orchestration of trumpet, sax, clarinet, bassoon, oboe, french horn, cello and double bass.
	Kleeb, Hildegard / Roland Dahinden / Alexandre Babel: Lines Label: Hat Hut Ezz-Thetics Product Code: 27402 Catalog Code: ezz-thetics 1004 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
The long-running duo since 1987 of spouses, pianist Hildegard Kleeb and trombonist Roland Dahinden, are joined by Swiss-born/ Berlin-based percussionist & vibraphonist Alexandre Babel for an album of interweaving and contrasting instrumental lines, blurring the boundaries between contemporary music and improvisation through exceptional mastery and dialog.
	Hendriksen, Alex / Fabian Gisler: The Song Is You Label: Hat Hut Ezz-Thetics Product Code: 27401 Catalog Code: ezz-thetics 1003 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
Drawing on material from Billy Strayhorn, Thelonious Monk, Michel Legrand, Harry Warren, and Victor Young, the lyrical duo of saxophonist Alex Hendriksen (Swiss Jazz Orchestra) and double bassist Fabian Gisler (Jurg Wickihalder European Quartet) cite the art form of storytelling as central to their music as they reflect thoughtfully on the American Songbook.
	Giuffre, Jimmy 3 (w / Bley / Swallow): Graz Live 1961 Label: Hat Hut Ezz-Thetics Product Code: 27400 Catalog Code: ezz-thetics 1001 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
After introducing his new trio with pianist Paul Bley and double bassist Steve Swallow in two 1961 albums on Verve, clarinetist Jimmy Giuffre embarked on a tour of Europe, this recently discovered, well-recorded concert in Graf, Austria the perfect example of his unique concepts yielding intensely focused, harmonically challenging, rhythmically abstract, and exquisite chamber jazz.
	Theiler, Yves Trio (w/ Luca Sisera / Lukas Mantel): WE Label: Intakt Product Code: 27398 Catalog Code: INT324 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
Swiss pianist and composer Yves Theiler's Trio with bassist Luca Sisear and Lukas Mantel in a lyrical and upbeat album of contemporary jazz, balancing free playing with optimistic melodic arrangements leaving himself and his players plenty of room for expression, their association since 2012 bringing a nearly telepathic rapport in their enthusiastic interaction.
	Niescier, Angelika (w/ Christopher Tordini / Gerald Cleaver feat Jonathan Finlayson): New York Trio Label: Intakt Product Code: 27397 Catalog Code: INT321 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
After last year's release of "The Berline Concert", Cologne-based saxophonist Angelika Niescier returns to New York to record in the studio with the quartet of bassist Christopher Tordini, with whom she's recorded before, plus trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson and drummer Gerald Cleaver, the excitement of their playing unmistakable in 8 Niescier compositions.
	Crump, Stephan / Ingrid Laubrock / Cory Smythe: Channels Label: Intakt Product Code: 27251 Catalog Code: INT319 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 Out of Stock
The NY trio of Stephan Crump on acoustic bass, Ingrid Laubrock on tenor & soprano saxophones, and Cory Smythe on piano follow-up to their "Planktonic Finales" album with this live album recorded at the Unerhort!-Festival in Zurich in 2017, in a lyrically free album of solid compositional structures that result in warmly creative and singular jazz.
	Frith, Fred : All Is Always Now (Live at the Stone) [3 CDs] Label: Intakt Product Code: 27250 Catalog Code: INT320 Country: Switzerland		Price: $45.95 In Stock
Guitarist Fred Frith performed 80 concerts at NY's The Stone between 2006-2016, in diverse configurations of duos, trios, quartets and large ensembles with some of the planet's finest improvisers, of which 23 recordings, titled from NY Times headlines of each concert's day, are presented in this essential 3-CD package, which includes a 24 page booklet detailing the collection.
	Kasemets, Udo: Pythagoras Tree [Used Item] Label: Hat [now] ART Product Code: 27228 Catalog Code: Hat[now]ART113 Country: Switzerland		Price: $7.95 In Stock
Pianist Stephen Clarke plays seven works for solo piano by Estonian-born, Canadian-naturalized composer Udo Kasemets that focus on specific designs of micro-detail.
	Finnissy, Michael : Choralvorspiele / Andersen-Liederkreis [Used Item] Label: Hat [now] ART Product Code: 27021 Catalog Code: hat(now)ART212 Country: Switzerland		Price: $11.95 In Stock
Two works from English composer Michael Finnissy: "Choralvorspiele" for solo piano (Mark Knoop) in 8 parts, technically demanding choral preludes blending Norwegian and American melodies; and an 11-part work celebrating Hans Christian Andersen's lesser known paper cut-outs performed by Knoop and soprano Juliet Fraser, with texts from Andersen in German and English.
	Trio Heinz Herbert (Landolt / Landolt / Hanni): Yes Label: Intakt Product Code: 26698 Catalog Code: INT317 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
Blending free jazz, electronic music, glitch, and collective improvisation, the Swiss trio of Dominic Landolt on guitar & effects, Ramon Landolt on synth, samples & piano, and Mario Hanni on drums�& effects, bring a modern and experimental edge to their diverse approaches to free improv, colored with electronica and rock overtones; a fascinating brew.
	Laubrock, Ingrid (w/ Halvorson / Davis / Wooley): Contemporary Chaos Practices - Two Works For Orchestra With Soloists Label: Intakt Product Code: 26696 Catalog Code: INT314 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
Studio recordings of two startlingly impressive compositions for orchestra and improvisers, with four soloists--Mary Halvorson (guitar), Kris Davis (piano), Nate Wooley (trumpet), and Laubrock (saxophone)-- presenting "Vogelfrei" written for the 2014 second Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute Reading, and "Contemporary Chaos Practices" written for the 2017 Moers Festival.
	Stockhausen, Karlheinz: Historic First Recordings of the Klavierstucke I-VIII & XI Label: Hat [now] ART Product Code: 26695 Catalog Code: Hat[now]ART172 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 Out of Stock
Originally conceived as a cycle of 21 solo piano pieces, composer Karlheinz Stockhausen only completed a section of these Klavierstucke works, eventually transforming the series for synthesizers and electronic instruments; Hat Hut now restores the original recordings from the 50s by the pianist Stockhausen dedicated some of these pieces to: David Tudor.
	Dahinden, Roland : Talking with Charlie: An Imaginary Talk with Charlie Parker Label: Hat [now] ART Product Code: 26694 Catalog Code: Hat[now]ART208 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
Bass clarinetist Gareth Davis asked composer Roland Dahinden to write for his quartet, with Koen Kaptijn (trombone), Dario Calderone (double bass) and Peppe Garcia (percussion), the result this "imaginary talk" with Charlie Parker, captured in a score involving graphic as well as more conventional elements, allowing structure and improvisation for the players.
	Hauser, Fritz : Laboratorio - Solo Percussion Label: Hat [now] ART Product Code: 26693 Catalog Code: Hat[now]ART216 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 Out of Stock
Swiss drummer & percussionist Fritz Hauser's solo album creates a fictional percussion center that he uses as as springboard to compose solo works for spaces within the [non-existent] environment, depicted in both spacious and active sound work, generating open-air locations with bird sounds and cymbals and areas of quick-paced activity; absolutely impressive.
	Feldman, Morton (Radio-Sinfonie-Orchester Frankfurt): Atlantis Label: Hat [now] ART Product Code: 26626 Catalog Code: hat(now)ART206 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 Out of Stock
A much-needed reissue of this 2000 CD of three orchestral works from late composer Morton Feldman--"String Quartet and Orchestra" (1973), "Oboe and Orchestra" (1976), and "Atlantis" (1959)--demonstrating the evolution of his incredible control in working with tone, mood and instrumental combinations, from his earliest large-scale work to later mature works.
	Frith, Fred Trio: Closer To The Ground Label: Intakt Product Code: 26453 Catalog Code: INT312 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
The Oakland, CA-based Fred Frith Trio with bassist Jason Hoopes on double bass and electric, and Jordan Glenn on drums and percussion, extend their sonic excursions in this 2nd album that finds Frith on electric guitar and organ, as they evolve incredible soundscapes or shred through intense and intricate interplay; a rich album of dexterity, mood and power.
	Vandermark / Wooley / Courvoisier / Rainey: Noise Of Our Time Label: Intakt Product Code: 26452 Catalog Code: INT310 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 Out of Stock
After reedist Ken Vandermark's residency at The Stone in 2016, he went into the studio with improvisers Nate Wooley on trumpet, Sylvie Courvoisier on piano, and Tom Rainey on drums to record this spectacular album of forward-reaching jazz using stunning technique and wonderful lyrical complexity, as they run through compositions from Wooley, Vandermark and Courvoisier.
	Finnissy, Michael : Choralvorspiele / Andersen-Liederkreis Label: Hat [now] ART Product Code: 26251 Catalog Code: hat(now)ART212 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
Two works from English composer Michael Finnissy: "Choralvorspiele" for solo piano (Mark Knoop) in 8 parts, technically demanding choral preludes blending Norwegian and American melodies; and an 11-part work celebrating Hans Christian Andersen's lesser known paper cut-outs performed by Knoop and soprano Juliet Fraser, with texts from Andersen in German and English.
	Fox, Christopher (w/ John Butcher / Thomas Lehn / Paul Lovens / Axel Dorner): Topophony Label: Hat [now] ART Product Code: 26250 Catalog Code: hat(now)ART211 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
Three versions of English composer Christopher Fox's 2015 compositions "Topophony (for Orchestra With or Without Improvising Soloists", performed by the WDR Symphonieorchester conducted by Ilan Volkov, the 1st version with improvising trumpeter Axel Dorner, the 2nd without improvisation, and the 3rd with improvisers, saxophonist John Butcher & synth player Thomas Lehn.
	Westbrook, Mike: Starcross Bridge Label: Hatology Product Code: 26249 Catalog Code: hatology754 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
A solo piano album of lyrical jazz compositions from London pianist and band leader Mike Westbrook, including pieces from Monk, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Lennon & McCartney, and original work from himself and his partnership with Kate Westbrook, an album of musical and personal references with the title track dedicated to saxophonist Lou Gare.
	von Wyl, Luzia Ensemble: Throwing Coins Label: Hatology Product Code: 26248 Catalog Code: hatology753 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
Swiss pianist and composer leads her Luzia von Wyl Ensemble, a 10 piece band orchestrated with piano, bass, drums, flute, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, violin, cello, and marimba, in a series of original jazz pieces that embrace third-stream jazz and Middle Eastern modal melodies, her players taking on exceptional solo spots fueled by her sophisticated compositions.
	Sommer, Gunter Baby (w/ Till Bronner): Baby's Party Label: Intakt Product Code: 26246 Catalog Code: INN303 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
For his 75th birthday celebration, German free jazz legend Guther "Baby" Sommer joined with German trumpeter and flugelhornist Till Bronner for a rhythmically inventive, lyrical, and joyful album of free improvisation, nine pieces from Sommer plus "Danny Boy" (Weatherly) and Duke Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood", making for a stylish and upbeat party!
	Gisler, Dave Trio: Rabbits on the Run Label: Intakt Product Code: 26153 Catalog Code: INT304 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
An eclectic guitar trio album from Dave Gisler and his trio of Raffaele Bossard on bass and Lionel Friedli on drums, an impressive display of skill and style from languorous ECM-dreaming lyricism to hard driving and gritty electric hard bop, a collection characterized by its determination in a variety of settings and approaches to improvisation.
	Urge Trio, The: Live In Toledo Label: Veto Product Code: 26081 Catalog Code: Veto Records / Exchange 010 Country: Switzerland		Price: $14.95 Out of Stock
Performing in Toledo, Ohio, the trio of Keefe Jackson on tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, Christoph Erb on tenor saxophone & bass clarinet, and Tomeka Reid on cello are caught live at the Robinwood Concert House for a rugged set of collective improvisation, the two horns intertwining in extreme technique as Reid bows, scrapes and provides counterpoint to their volleys.
	Urge Trio, The: Live At The Hungry Brain Label: Veto Product Code: 26077 Catalog Code: veto-records/exchange 014 Country: Switzerland		Price: $14.95 In Stock
The second of two live concerts on Christopher Erb's Veto label for the Chicago/Swiss trio of Tomeka Reid on cello, Keefe Jackson on tenor & sopranino saxophones & bass clarinet, Christoph Erb on tenor and soprano, here in Chicago's Hungry Brain for an album of radical free improvisation contrasting reeds and string through impressive technique and fascinating collective discourse.
	Sharp, Elliott Carbon (feat. Zeena Parkins / Bobby Previte): Transmigration at the Solar Max Label: Intakt Product Code: 26034 Catalog Code: INT311 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
NY bassist and saxophonist Elliott Sharp's Carbon project in a trio album with electric harpist Zeena Parkins and drummer Bobby Previte for what Sharp describes as "part cosmic turbulence and part roiling soundscape... the musicians building their activities on and against shifting electro-acoustic drones and matrices of rhythm, unisons splitting and refracting."
	Baron, Joey / Robyn Schulkowsky: Now You Hear Me Label: Intakt Product Code: 26033 Catalog Code: INT307 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
An astounding album of dual drums and percussions from Downtown NY legend Joey Baron and contemporary composition innovator and collaborator Robyn Schulkowsky, their second album together after a 15 year history that has included a residency at Grand Central Station, tours in South America, Europe, and China, and performances using the sculptures of artist Eduard Habicher.
	Eastman, Julius / Kukuruz Quartet (Bartels / Collenberg / Keller / Rickli): Piano Interpretations Label: Intakt Product Code: 26032 Catalog Code: INT306 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 Out of Stock
The Swiss Kukuruz Quartet of 4 pianists--Duri Collenberg, Lukas Rickli, Philip Bartels, and Simone Keller--continue their explorations of the works of late NY composer & pianist Julius Eastman, a pioneering figure in minimalism and an influential member of the 1980s Downtown New York scene; here in four works: "Fugue No.7", "Evil Nigger", "Buddha" and"Gay Guerrilla".
	Kahn, Jason : Space Text Sound [BOOK] Label: Editions Product Code: 25851 Catalog Code: Editions 006 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
A 244 page book documenting text material used in three of sound experimenter Jason Kahn's recent installations: "An Attempt at Exhausting a Place in Hong Kong (After Perec)" (2016), "Drifting" (2016) and "Other Ghosts" (2015), emphasizing how words can convey the sense of place sounds can, and how these words impart a feeling for inner spaces.
	Kahn, Jason : Voice and Sky [BOOK + CD] Label: Editions Product Code: 25694 Catalog Code: 007 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
Sound experimenter and electroacoustic organizer Jason Kahn revisits previous works and expands on them with the book and CD release, with an essay on his approach towards public space interventions and text / sound installations, a track listing, photographs from the locations of his field recordings, and texts and prose poems to accompany the listener.
	Buechi, Sarah: Contradiction Of Happiness Label: Intakt Product Code: 25461 Catalog Code: INT299 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
An engaging set of modern jazz songs from Swiss singer Sarah Buechi in a septet of primarily string players + drums, expanding her more typical quartet, each composition imbuing a lyrical sense of drama and expressiveness around sophisticated and cosmopolitan themes, her seductive voice interacting with the band and giving her players space to improvise.
	Die Enttauschung (Axel Dorner / Michael Griener / Rudi Mahall / Jan Roder): Lavaman Label: Intakt Product Code: 25220 Catalog Code: INN289 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
The remarkable European Free Jazz quintet Die Enttauschung, crossing bop forms with modern creative approaches to jazz for over 20 years, takes a new drummer--Michael Griener--and adds trombonist Christof Thewes, to join Rudi Mahall on clarinets, Axel Dorner on trumpet, and Jan Roder on bass, for an exciting and upbeat album of succinct tunes that both revere and abuse jazz history in wonderful ways.
	Hawkins, Alexander / Elaine Mitchener Quartet (w / Neil Charles / Stephen Davis) : UpRoot Label: Intakt Product Code: 25219 Catalog Code: INT297 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 Out of Stock
Oxford-based keyboardist and composer Alexander Hawkins balances free improv and lyrical jazz forms in a quartet with bassist Neil Charles, drummer Stephen Davis, and vocalist Elaine Mitchener, with both Hawkins compositions and pieces from Archie Shepp, Jeanne Lee, and Patty Waters, a beautiful balance that appeals to modern listeners steeped in the history.
	Feldman, Morton: Trio Label: Hat [now] ART Product Code: 25036 Catalog Code: 155 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
Reissuing the 1996 recording of Morton Feldmans' "Trio" performed by Ives Ensemble members Job Ter Haar on cello, John Snijders on piano, and Josje Ter Haar on violin, Feldman's compositions sparse with tension over spacious moments of lyrical beauty, tense dissonance, unhurried repetition, and a sense of drifting momentum; evasive yet beautiful music.
	Schweizer, Irene / Joey Baron : Live! Label: Intakt Product Code: 24902 Catalog Code: INT293 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 Out of Stock
Two generations and two monumental masters of free improvisation from Europe and New York joined together at the unerhort!-Festival Rote Fabrik Zurich in 2015 to unleash this technically awesome and ebullient duo in a fantastic concert of dynamic power, lyrical insight, intense rhythmic support and counterpoint, and profound musical ideas; incredible!
	Speed, Chris Trio (w/ Chris Tordini / Dave King): Platinum On Tap Label: Intakt Product Code: 24898 Catalog Code: Intakt 294 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
An impressive jazz album from saxophonist Chris Speed, performing with his trio of Dave King on drums and Chris Tordini on bass, a chordless trio that emphasizes Speed's lyrical playing that is both melodic and yet driven by complex riffs, odd time signatures and runs that are fully developed in style and intention, creating a joyful and embraceable album of modern jazz.
	Ayler, Albert Quartet: Copenhagen Live 1964 Label: Hatology Product Code: 24155 Catalog Code: hatOLOGY665 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
In 1964 Albert Ayler's approach to free improvisation had found its voice, in a quartet supported by the now-legendary players Don Cherry on cornet, Gary Peacock on doublebass, and Sunny Murray on drums, heard live in a well-recorded concert at Club Montmarte, in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1964; ferocious and forward thinking, an astonishing concert!
	Kaplan, Noah Quartet: Cluster Swerve Label: Hatology Product Code: 24154 Catalog Code: hatOLOGY716 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
Soprano & tenor saxophonist Noah Kaplan leads a quartet with Joe Morris on guitar, Giacomo Merega on electric bass, and Jason Nazary on drums, performing Kaplan original compositions and Johnny Green's "Body and Soul", taking melodic material and stretching it in unconventional and often microtonal ways; sophisticated and forward-thinking jazz.
	Von Orelli, Marco / Max E. Keller / Sheldon Suter: Blow, Strike & Touch Label: Hatology Product Code: 24153 Catalog Code: hatOLOGY732 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 Out of Stock
Swiss trumpeter Marco Von Orelli leads this trio with Max E. Keller on piano and Sheldon Suter on drums, heard live at JazzAmMittwoch, Theater an Gleis, in Winterthur, Switzerland in 2014 for a thoroughly modern jazz outing of creative and extended approaches to the trio's instruments and approach to free jazz.
	Shipp, Matthew: Invisible Touch At Taktlos Zurich Label: Hatology Product Code: 24152 Catalog Code: hatOLOGY743 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
A fluid and freely improvised solo set from New York pianist Matthew Shipp performing live at the Taktlos Festival in Zurich, Switzerland, 2016, presenting profoundly virtuosic playing skills and remarkable instincts in a continuous 45 minute set that maintains interest and strong bearing as he takes his audience on a commanding and coherent journey.
	Shocron, Paula / German Lamonega / Pablo Diaz: Tenzegridad Label: Hatology Product Code: 24151 Catalog Code: hatOLOGY742 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
Hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the trio of Paula Shocron on piano, German Lamonega on double bass, and co-founder of her Nendo Dango Records label, Pablo Diaz on drums, for an exciting album of free jazz with lyrical intent and great technical skills, an unexpected gem from a part of world not well known for free improvisation.
	Blake, Ran: Something To Live For Label: Hatology Product Code: 24150 Catalog Code: hatOLOGY711 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 Out of Stock
A collection of standards, covers, and Blake originals recorded at WGBH Studio in Boston in 1998, half of the album solo piano, half in duos with guitarist David Fabris and clarinetist Guillermo Gregorio; a wonderfully paced album showing the distinctive approach Blake brings to jazz by merging elements of compositional, gospel, folk, blues and more.
	Weber, Katharina / Fred Frith / Fredy Studer: It Rolls Label: Intakt Product Code: 24147 Catalog Code: INT248 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 Out of Stock
Blending a sense of chamber music into free improvisation that references jazz, the trio of pianist Katharnia Weber, guitarist Fred Frith and drummer Fredy Studer merge the most outrageous of techniques into a comprehensible whole, engaging the listener in surprising twists and turns that are sophisticated, extraordinary, and wonderfully unpredictable.
	Crispell, Marilyn / Gerry Hemingway: Table of Changes (Live) Label: Intakt Product Code: 24146 Catalog Code: INT246 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 Out of Stock
Both former alumni of Anthony Braxton ensembles, the partnership of Marilyn Crispell on piano and Gerry Hemingway on drums is captured live in 2013 during their 2013 European tour, with tracks from Austria, France, and Amsterdam including the Europa Jazz Festival in Le Mans, France, for 11 highly attuned improvisations of masterful playing and dialog.
	Helias, Mark / Tom Rainey / Tony Malaby: The Signal Maker Label: Intakt Product Code: 24145 Catalog Code: INT245 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
Double bass player Mark Helias leads his Open Loose trio, founded in 1996 and currently comprised of Tom Rainey on drums and Tony Malaby on tenor sax, taking Helias' compositions and reworking them live until they become the dozen magnificent pieces recorded on this album: a diverse, flexible and creative set of approaches to jazz and free improvisation.
	Takase, Aki / Paul Ayumi : Hotel Zauberberg Label: Intakt Product Code: 24144 Catalog Code: INT244 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 Out of Stock
Pianist Aki Takase and violinist Ayumi Paul's 1st collaboration is an 18 movement suite for violin and piano blending composition and improvisation, with 11 movements from Takase and 5 written with Paul, plus Mozart's "K. 1 minuet in G major" and the Preludio movement from Bach's solo violin partita in E major; an absorbing set of recordings inspired by the writings of Thomas Mann.
	Ortiz, Aruan : Cub(an)ism Label: Intakt Product Code: 24132 Catalog Code: INT290 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 Out of Stock
Cuban pianist Aruan Ortiz explores a range of musical idioms and styles, drawing on experiences from many phases of Ortiz' life in Cuba, Spain, France and the US, exploring cubist principles, faceting, and multiple perspectives with folkloric elements, as he presents 10 original compositions of passionate and playful music, performed with virtuosic skill.
	Trio Heinz Herbert (w/ Dominic Landolt / Ramon Landolt / Mario Haenni): The Willisau Concert (Live) Label: Intakt Product Code: 24131 Catalog Code: INT287 Country: Switzerland		Price: $18.95 In Stock
Textural improv of improbable grooves and tones driven by intense periods of interaction balanced with spatial sonic environments; adventurous and exuberant dialog caught live at the Jazzfestival Willisau, in Switzerland, 2016 from the trio of Dominic Landolt on guitar, Ramon Landolt on Hammond organ, synthesizer & samples and Mario Haenni on drums.