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UPDATE
June 23, 2011
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The summer brings us incredible heat and even hotter music: two weeks of amazing releases!
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Leading Labels
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Ambiances Magnetiques
Another Timbre
Aum Fidelity
Circum-Libra
Collection QB
Dancing Wayang
Doxy
Engine
Hiddenbell Records
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Important Records
Incus
Libra
Mode
Monotype
Not Two
Red Toucan
Riti Records
The Wire
Tzadik
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Accomplished Artists
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Agnel / Gauguet / Neumann
Artichaut Orkestra
Bankhead, Harrison Sextet
Barn Owl & The Infinite String Ensemble
Bertoncini, Tiziana / Thomas Lehn
Cage, John
Capece, Lucio / Birgit Ulher
Cappelli, Marco Acoustic Trio
Coxhill / Ward
Doneda / Kocher / Schiller
EFG Trio: Peter Evans, Agusti Fernandez, Mats Gustafsson
Farmers By Nature
Ferrari, Luc
Satoko Fujii
Hertenstein / Heberer / Badenhorst / Niggenkemper
Hetu, Joane
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Ircha: Mikolaj Trzaska Clarinet Quintet feat. Joe McPhee
KAZE
Lee, Okkyung & Phil Minton
Lewis, George
Mimeo
Mingus, Charles
Morris, Joe
Quatuor Bozzini
Rhinoceros, Les
Trio Derome / Guilbeault / Tanguay
Triptet
Ken Vandermark Predella Group
Wanders, Kris Outfit
Ware / Cooper-Moore / Parker/ Ali
Wolfarth, Christian
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Jazz & Improvisation
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Agnel / Gauguet / Neumann: Spiral Inputs
(Another Timbre)
Pianist Agnel, saxophonist Gauguet, and electronic/piano frame artist Neumann in 4 beautifully crafted pieces recorded using a spatialised sound system developed by Benjamin Maumus.
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Artichaut Orkestra: T For Teresa
(Tzadik)
A new ensemble out of Toulouse, France, brilliantly mixing jazz, klezmer and classical music, blending the energy of rock with the unpredictable creativity of improvisation.
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Bankhead, Harrison Sextet: Morning Sun Harvest Moon
(Engine)
Chicago heavyweight bassist Harrison Bankhead in his long-overdue debut as a leader, a sextet that journeys through beautiful and eclectic jazz styles from the atmospheric to compelling grooves.
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Bertoncini, Tiziana / Thomas Lehn: Horsky Park
(Another Timbre)
Two instruments - Bertoncini on violin; Lehn on analogue synth - with totally different histories come together and look for a connection across two great sets from 2006 & 2010.
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Capece, Lucio / Birgit Ulher: Choices
(Another Timbre)
The first meeting on disc of two of the finest and most innovative electroacoustic instrumentalists in Germany, performing on reeds, trumpets, radio, speakers, and preparations.
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Coxhill / Ward: Old Sights New Sounds
(Incus)
London veteran improvisers, saxophonist Lol Coxhill and clarinetist Alex Ward, met at the Incus HQ in 2010 to record these 7 extraordinary dialogs, described as a 1 Act work in 2 scenes with 6 characters!
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Doneda / Kocher / Schiller : ///Grape Skin
(Another Timbre)
The trio of Michel Doneda, Christoph Schiller and Jonas Kocher performing music of delicate tension and great assurance recorded in the spectacular church at Ligerz, Switzerland.
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EFG Trio: Peter Evans, Agusti Fernandez, Mats Gustafsson: Kopros Lithos
(Not Two)
This incredibly forward thinking trio with saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, trumpeter Peter Evans, and pianist Agusti Fernandez take the listener on an unrestrained journey of styles and traditions.
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Farmers By Nature: Out Of This World's Distortions
(Aum Fidelity)
The collective trio of drummer Gerald Cleaver, bassist William Parker, and pianist Craig Taborn in an album referencing the beauty that withstands despite the ravages set upon the world.
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Fujii, Satoko Min-Yoh Ensemble: Watershed
(Libra)
After studying jazz and classical music, pianist Satoko Fujii became interested in Min-Yoh, which means folk music in Japanese; this is her 2nd lovely and powerful release with her Min-Yoh Ensemble.
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Fujii, Satoko Orchestra New York: ETO
(Libra)
Satoko Fujii Orchestra New York in a work based on the Chinese zodiac, referred to as "Eto", in a celebration of husband and trumpeter Natsuki Tamura's 60th birthday, and of the 12 animals of the zodiac.
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Hertenstein / Heberer / Badenhorst / Niggenkemper: Polylemma
(Red Toucan)
Unusual combinations of bass clarinet and trumpet in a quartet setting blending Joachim Badenhorst and Thomas Heberer, with Pascal Niggenkemper on bass and drummer Joe Hertenstein on drums.
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Hetu, Joane : Tryptique Musique d'hiver
(Ambiances Magnetiques)
A specially priced box set bringing together all three CDs from Joane Hetu of music about the winter: Musique d'hiver, Nouvelle musique d'hiver and Recits de neige.
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Ircha: Mikolaj Trzaska Clarinet Quintet feat. Joe McPhee: Lark Uprising
(Not Two)
Using different types of clarinets, Mikolaj Trzaska leads this quintet, which includes Joe McPhee on alto clarinet, through a fascinating set of compositions both technical and timbral.
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KAZE: Rafale
(Circum-Libra)
Kaze brings together Japan's incredible improviser-composers, trumpeter Natsuki Tamura and pianist Satoko Fujii, with trumpeter Christian Pruvost and drummer Peter Orins from the French improvisers collective Muzzix.
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Lee, Okkyung & Phil Minton: Anicca [VINYL]
(Dancing Wayang)
The result of a first time meeting between boundary pushing cellist Okkyung Lee and legendary vocalist Phil Minton, ANICCA presents a set of four explorations of timbre and mind.
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Mimeo: WIGRY [2 VINYL LPs]
(Monotype)
A double LP from the breathtaking electro-acoustic improvising band of Phil Durrant, Christian Fennesz, Thomas Lehn, Cor Fuhler, Maffe Matthews, Keith Rowe, Rafael Toral, Jan Prins, Marcus Schmickler, and Peter Rehberg!
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Mingus, Charles: The Alternate Moods Of Tijuana [VINYL LP+CD]
(Doxy)
An album of alternate takes from Mingus' inspired 1957 "Tijuana Moods" LP, evoking the tequila-fueled misadventures of that city, plus a bonus CD of the original LP.
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Morris, Joe & Agusti Fernandez: Ambrosia
(Riti Records)
A state-of-the-art duo recording from two remarkable improvisers bridging New York and Spain - guitarist Joe Morris and pianist Agusti Fernandez - performing "Ambrosia" in 6 parts.
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Morris, Joe: Wildlife Traits
(Riti Records)
All improvised quartet music by four acclaimed leaders in free jazz and improvised music, led by Joe Morris on bass, with Luther Gray on drums, Jimm Hobbs on alto and Petr Cancura on tenor sax.
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Trio Derome / Guilbeault / Tanguay: Danse a L'Anvers
(Ambiances Magnetiques)
Montreal's great jazz trio of saxophonist Jean Derome, bassist Normand Guilbeault, & drummer Pierre Tanguay, in an album of original compositions and work by Dolphy, Ellington, Kirk, Mengelberg & Strayhorn.
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Triptet: Imaginary Perspective
(Engine)
Triptet is the trio of saxophonist Michael Monhart, percussionist Greg Campbell, and guitarist Tom Baker, creating imaginative and beautiful improvised music of sound, energy, and motion.
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Vandermark, Ken Predella Group: Strade de'Acqua / Roads of Water / Les Routes d'Eau
(Not Two)
Ken Vandermark's 1st soundtrack, for a documentary by Augusto Contento, brillianty blends thematic and lyrical work, in a band with Jeb Bishop, Jaimie Branch, Tim Daisy, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Nate McBride & Jeff Parker.
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Wanders, Kris Outfit: In Remembrance of the Human Race
(Not Two)
Tenor saxophonist Kris Wanders (Globe Unity Orchestra) in a quartet with trombonist Johannes Bauer, bassist Peter Jacquemyn and drummer Mark Sander, in a work referencing author Hugo Rae.
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Ware / Cooper-Moore / Parker/ Ali: Planetary Unknown
(Aum Fidelity)
An album of absolute planetary proportions, bringing together players from the modern and historic New York jazz scenes for a remarkable album of serious and ecstatic improvisation.
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Wolfarth, Christian: Acoustic Solo Percussion - Vol. 1
(Hiddenbell Records)
This is the 1st release of a series of acoustic solo works on 7" vinyl by Swiss percussionist Christian Wolfarth, showing facets of his focused and unusual playing.
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Wolfarth, Christian: Acoustic Solo Percussion - Vol. 2
(Hiddenbell Records)
This is the 2nd release of a series of acoustic solo works on 7" vinyl by Swiss percussionist Christian Wolfarth, showing facets of his focused and unusual playing.
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Wolfarth, Christian: Acoustic Solo Percussion - Vol. 3
(Hiddenbell Records)
This is the 3rd release of a series of acoustic solo works on 7" vinyl by Swiss percussionist Christian Wolfarth, showing facets of his focused and unusual playing.
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Wolfarth, Christian: Acoustic Solo Percussion - Vol. 4
(Hiddenbell Records)
This is the fourth and last release of a series of acoustic solo works on 7" vinyl by Swiss percussionist Christian Wolfarth, showing facets of his focused and unusual playing.
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Experimental/Electronic
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Barn Owl & The Infinite String Ensemble: The Headlands
(Important Records)
A deep and cathartic collaboration between The Infinite String Ensemble (Ellen Fullman & Theresa Wong), The Norman Conquest on guitar and vocals, and Barn Owl (Evan Caminiti & Jon Porras).
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Rock/R.I.O./Prog
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Rhinoceros, Les: Les Rhinoceros
(Tzadik)
Hailing from the Washington, DC area, the young band Les Rhinoceros delivers a crazy world in sound, blending aspects of rock, world music, noise, ambience and jazz.
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Compositional
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Cage, John: Works for Percussion, Volume 1 (1935-1941)
(Mode)
Mode's first volume dedicated entirely to John Cage's percussion works, including the complete set of "Imaginary Landscapes" 1-5, plus "Credo In Us".
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Cappelli, Marco Acoustic Trio: Les Nuages En France
(Mode)
One of Europe's best and brightest new music classical guitarists/composers joins forces with NY's avant jazz/improv players: bassist Ken Filiano and percussionist Satoshi Takeishi.
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Ferrari, Luc: Visage 2 / Apres presque rien / Madame de Shanghai
(Mode)
Ferrari's 2nd disc for Mode presents 3 works, including one commissioned by Art Zoyd using taped environmental sounds; a work of serialism; and a work using field recordings from the Asian commercial center of Paris.
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Lewis, George: Les Exercices Spirituels
(Tzadik)
Three new chamber compositions from trombonist and AACM legend George Lewis, new music blending composition, improvisation and electronic processing into a dynamic and compelling new aggregate.
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Quatuor Bozzini - Jean Derome, Joane Hetu: Le mensonge et l'identite
(Collection QB)
The Bozzini Quartet commissioned this work from the duo Derome/Hetu, which tackles the subject of making differences cohabit, calling for the musicians to move & improvise in response to a soundtrack in 4 languages.
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Quatuor Bozzini: Martin Arnold: Aberrare
(Collection QB)
The Bozzini string quartet working with the melodic and unique universe of Toronto-based composer and performer Martin Arnold, who's roots are in the music of avant and improvisational work.
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Quatuor Bozzini: Sens(e) Absence
(Collection QB)
Premiered by the Bozzini Quartet at Berlin's Ballhaus Naunynstrasze, this haunting work was composed for temporal and architechtural space using unusual tuning systems producing natural harmonics.
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Books & Magazines
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Wire, The: #328 June 2011 [MAGAZINE]
(The Wire)
On the cover: Battles. Plus: Matana Roberts; DVA; Demdike Stare; Sea Shanties (Clive Bell); Retromania (Simon Reynolds); Chris Cutler; Caroline Bergvall; &c. &c.
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Wire, The: #329 July 2011 [MAGAZINE]
(The Wire)
On the cover Roy Harper; Daphne Oram; John Wall & Alex Rodgers; John Maus; David Keenan; Errorsmith; Nils Okland; DJ Rashad & DJ Spinn; Adolf Wolfli; DJ Rupture; &c. &c.
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The Squid's Ear is Squidco's companion online magazine,
featuring reviews of Squidco items from independent writers.
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Recent Reviews
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Angharad Davies / Axel Dorner:
A.D.
(Another Timbre)
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Eric Normand + Bent Spoon Duo:
Circuitry
(Bug Incision Records)
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Jeph Jerman / Doug Theriault:
Tathata
(Nitkie)
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Sun Ra and his Mythic Science Arkestra:
The Paris Tapes
(Art Yard)
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Anthony Braxton / Gerry Hemingway:
Old Dogs (2007)
(Mode Avant)
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Amy Denio:
Chickenhawks Ought Not (2004)
(Spoot Music)
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In Stock and Ready to Ship
(descriptions in an upcoming mailing)
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Anderson, Ray / Han Bennink / Christy Doran:
A B D
(hatOLOGY) |
Bach, Johann Sebastian:
Musikalisches Opfer
(Edition Rz) |
bst.cr:
bst.cr
(Bug Incision) |
Chambers, Joe:
Horace to Max
(Savant) |
d'Angiolini, Giuliano:
Simmetrie Di Ritorno
(Edition Rz) |
Diaz-Infante / St. Chaos / Bohol:
The Long Await Between Collapsed Lungs
(PAX) |
Dingman, Chris:
Waking Dreams
(Between Worlds Music) |
DuH (Gratkowski / Mezei / Markos / Blume):
in just
(Red Toucan) |
Duplant / Lenglet / Widham:
Proverbes
(Bug Incision) |
Eisenstadt, Harris:
Fight or Flight
(newsonic) |
Eisenstadt, Harris:
The Soul and Gone
(482 Music) |
Electric Bird Noise:
The Silber Sessions
(Silber Media) |
Eskelin, Ellery / Andrea Parkins / Jim Black:
One Great Day
(hatOLOGY) |
Estamos Ensemble:
jimpani kustakwa ka jankwariteecheri
(Edgetone) |
Evans, Peter / Nate Wooley:
High Society
(Carrier Records) |
Fullman, Ellen:
Through Glass Panes
(Important Records) |
Gaber, Harley:
Indra's Net
(Edition Rz) |
Gaber, Harley:
The Winds Rise In The North
(Edition Rz) |
Hertenstein / Heberer / Badenhorst / Niggenkemper:
Polylemma
(Red Toucan) |
Julius, Rolf:
(Halb) Schwarz
(Edition Rz) |
Kese, Tiari:
Ave
(&Records) |
Koenig, Gottfried Michael :
Gottfried Michael Koenig
(Edition Rz) |
Kosk, Patrick:
Mondweib
(Edition Rz) |
Kusiolek / Sjarov / Wojcinski / Kugel:
Nuntium
(Not Two) |
Labrosse / Lauzier / Tanguay:
Paletuvier (rouge)
(&Records) |
Lang, Klaus:
einfalt.stille
(Edition Rz) |
Lang, Klaus:
Trauermusiken
(Edition Rz) |
Levin-Decanini, Anthony:
Pairings / Birth Plan [VINYL]
(Broken Research) |
Machinefabriek:
Daas
(Cold Spring Records) |
Martel / Lauzier / Tetreault:
Xyz
(&Records) |
Memorize the Sky:
Creeks [VINYL]
(Broken Research) |
Merzbow:
Live Magnetism
(Caminante) |
Merzbow:
Mini Cycle / Yoshino Tamago / Yonos Bigfoot
(OHM) |
Merzbow / Elliott Sharp:
Tranz
(Caminante) |
Merzbow/ Jamie Saft:
Merzdub
(Caminante) |
Orchestra Of The National Center For Korean Traditional Performing Arts, The:
Yomillak: The Selection Of Korean Classical Music
(Edition Rz) |
Patterson, Ben:
Born In The State Of FLUX/us [2 CDs]
(Alga Marghen) |
Payne, David:
Nirvana Unplugged
(Bug Incision) |
People Like Us:
Welcome Abroad
(Illegal Art) |
phlimm:
caffeine withdrawal for experts
(ACK Recordings) |
Riedl, Josef Anton :
Klangregionen 1951-2007
(Edition Rz) |
Rueckert, Jochen :
Somewhere Meeting Nobody
(Pirouet) |
Rutherford / Muller / Eisenstadt:
The Zone
(Konnex) |
Shipp / Beans / Parker / HPrizm:
Knives From Heaven
(Thirsty Ear) |
Snail, Azalia:
Celestial Respect
(Silber Media) |
Ullmann, Jakob:
Voice, Books and Fire 3
(Edition Rz) |
Undivided: Waclaw Zimpel, Bobby Few, Mark Tokar, Klaus Kugel:
The Passion
(Not Two) |
Various Artists:
Avant Marghen Vol. 4 [7LP BOX]
(Alga Marghen) |
Various Artists:
Clara Maida: In Corpore Vili 2003-2008
(Edition Rz) |
Various Artists:
Quartet for the End of Space
(Pogus) |
Various Artists:
Speculative Solution [CD/BOOK]
(Editions Mego) |
Various Artists:
Tesla: Werkstatt_Klangapparate
(Edition Rz) |
Various Artists: Horatiu Radulescu:
20 Jahre Inventionen
(Edition Rz) |
Various Artists: Lang, Klaus / Arditti String Quartet:
20 Jahre Inventionen III
(Edition Rz) |
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Squidco Storefront
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In 2010 we opened a storefront in downtown Wilmington, NC, giving customers access to our catalog
of more than 6,000 new items, plus hundreds of discounted, used, and promotional items
not listed on our website. We're open Monday-Friday, 12:00-6:00 PM,
so if you're in the North Carolina coastal region make sure to stop by and say hello,
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