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	Bisio, Michael Quartet (w/ Berger / Maneri / Dickey): MBefore Label: Tao Forms Product Code: 31710 Catalog Code: TAO 008CD Country: USA		Price: $14.95 Out of Stock
With the chamber-like orchestration of vibes and viola in the front line, the debut of bassist Michael Bisio's quartet with Karl Berger on vibes and sharing compositional credits, Mat Maneri on viola and Whit Dick on drums, is fueled by masterful improvisation and astute communication, an exemplary album of open-minded creative jazz executed with consummate skill.
	Dickey, Whit / William Parker / Matthew Shipp: Village Mothership [VINYL] Label: Tao Forms Product Code: 31256 Catalog Code: TAO 006LP Country: USA		Price: $26.95 In Stock
An exemplary piano trio of compatriots who have collaborated in configurations since the 1980s--drummer Whit Dickey, bassist William Parker and pianist Matthew Shipp--three New York legendary free players in their first record as a trio since 1992's Circular Temple, here in six studio group improvisations demonstrating their easy confidence in profound collective conversation.
	Shipp, Matthew: Codebreaker [VINYL] Label: Tao Forms Product Code: 31255 Catalog Code: TAO 007LP Country: USA		Price: $26.95 In Stock
A fascinating solo piano record from New York free improvising luminary Matthew Shipp, a contemplative album that surprised even the pianist himself as he thoughtfully dissected harmonics to wring melodic fragments that bring sense to discursive streams of thought, his playing both investigational and charming, drawing an unlikely comparison to Bill Evans.
	Shipp, Matthew: Codebreaker Label: Tao Forms Product Code: 31254 Catalog Code: TAO 007CD Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
An unusually contemplative solo record from New York pianist Matthew Shipp, belying the intricately subtle density of his inventive approach to solo piano improvisation, with an innate lyricism through unusual motive and direction; perhaps one of the most succinct and concise albums Shipp has released, and a beautiful reflection of his creative intentions.
	Lewis, James Brandon / Red Lily Quintet (w / William Parker/ Chad Taylor / Kirk Knuffke / Chris Hoffman): Jesup Wagon [VINYL w/ DOWNLOAD] Label: Tao Forms Product Code: 30255 Catalog Code: TAO 005LP Country: USA		Price: $24.95 In Stock
Led by tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and peformed by his Red Lily Quintet with Kirk Knuffke on cornet, William Parker on bass & gimbri, Christopher Hoffman on cello and Chad Taylor on drums & mbira, Lewis' work explores and reflects on the legacy of scientist George Washington Carver through 7 remarkable free jazz compositions.
	Lewis, James Brandon / Red Lily Quintet (w / William Parker/ Chad Taylor / Kirk Knuffke / Chris Hoffman): Jesup Wagon Label: Tao Forms Product Code: 30254 Catalog Code: TAO 005CD Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
Led by tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and peformed by his Red Lily Quintet with Kirk Knuffke on cornet, William Parker on bass & gimbri, Christopher Hoffman on cello and Chad Taylor on drums & mbira, Lewis' work explores and reflects on the legacy of scientist George Washington Carver through 7 remarkable free jazz compositions.
	Perelman, Ivo Trio: Garden of Jewels Label: Tao Forms Product Code: 30095 Catalog Code: TAO 004CD Country: USA		Price: $14.45 In Stock
A meeting of three master improvisers but also three friends and frequent collaborators of Ivo Perelman on tenor sax, Matthew Shipp on piano, and Whit Dickey on drums, their familiarity showing in a collective compatibility and assurance heard especially in this studio album of exploratory discourse, each piece aptly dedicated to a precious jewel.
	Dickey, Whit Trio (w/ Rob Brown / Brandon Lopez): Expanding Light Label: Tao Forms Product Code: 29126 Catalog Code: TAO 002CD Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
The long-running collaboration of NY drummer Whit Dickey and alto saxophonist Rob Brown is joined by relative newcomer, bassist Brad Lopez, in this new trio performing original Whit Dickey compositions that fuel extraordinary collective improvisation, a hard-blowing band that unleashes their controlled creativity in a cycle of six pieces reflecting the power of the universe.
	Shipp, Matthew: The Piano Equation Label: Tao Forms Product Code: 29125 Catalog Code: TAO 001CD Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
The title referencing the discipline and often mathematical basis behind New York pianist Matthew Shipp's work, balanced by fascinating abstractions and a curious mind that drives Shipp's remarkable journeys in solo improvisation, these 11 pieces draw together fundamental elements of the jazz idiom and transform them into something intelligently complex and uniquely Shipp.