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Jazz & Improvisation
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Adasiewicz, Jason: Spacer
(Delmark)
Vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz's Chicago Trio with drummer Mike Reed and bassist Nate McBride in a great modern jazz release of original compositions, informed, warm and compelling music.
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Ames Room, The: Bird Dies
(Clean Feed)
Bringing the lineage of saxophone trios into the 21st century, saxophonist Jean-Luc Guionnet, bassist Clayton Thomas and drummer Will Guthrie performed this extended recording live in Lille, France.
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Baloni (Badenhorst / Loriot / Niggenkemper): Fremdenzimmer
(Clean Feed)
The debut album from the NY based Baloni trio, blending chamber techniques with a unique approach to improvisation, as performed by bassist Pascal Niggenkemper, violist Frantz Loriot, and multi-reedist Joachim Badenhorst.
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Bettis, Chuck & Friends: Community Of Commotion
(North East Indie)
NY downtown electronic artist and vocalist Chuck Bettis in a mostly-studio release of experimental works with artists Ikue Mori, DJ Toshio Kajiwara, Audrey Chen, Tim Barnes, &c. &c.
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Bevan / Bourne / Buck / Phillips: Everybody Else But Me
(Foghorn Records)
An all-star international quartet brought together by London free jazz saxophonist Tony Bevin, with legendary bassist Barre Phillips, Necks drummer Tony Buck, and pianist Matthew Bourne.
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Bica, Carlos & Azul: Things About
(Clean Feed)
Double bassist and composer Carlos Bica's Azul with guitarist Frank Mobus and drummer Jim Black in their 5th album, bringing jazz and elements of rock together into a lyrical and alluring set of recordings.
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Bishop, Jeb / Jason Roebke / Harris Eisenstadt: Tiebreaker
(Not Two)
Live recordings from Re Club in Krakow by the NY trio of trombonist Jeb Bishop, drummer Harris Eisenstadt, and bassist Jason Roebke, a great upbeat free playing sessions by three excellent young players.
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Borbetomagus: Barbed Wire Maggots
(Agaric)
CD reissue of the Borbetomagus' 1983 Agaric LP, a live recording in a remarkable set that showcases the distinctive and complex sound that distinguishes this long-running free band.
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Borbetomagus: White Album
(Agaric)
The first Borbetomagus, an unprecedented release of extreme free/punk improvisation and sound from the trio of Jim Sauter (reeds), Don Dietrich (reeds) and Donald Miller (guitar).
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Bradford / Dresser / Ferris: Live in LA
(Clean Feed)
Performing together since the late 70s, this is the first recorded documentation of West Coast trumpeter Bobby Bradford, NY bassist Mark Dresser, and trombonist Glenn Ferris.
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Brotzmann, Peter / Jorg Fischer: Live in Wiesbaden
(Not Two)
Recordings from the Kooperative New Jazz Wesbaden at the Thalhaus in 2009 by free jazz legend Peter Brotzmann playing tenor & alto sax, clarinet, tarogato, and drummer Jorg Fischer.
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Copland, Marc / David Liebman Duo: Impressions
(Hatology)
The subtle duo of pianist Marc Copland and saxophonist Dave Liebman in a set of great jazz compositions from luminaries including Jimmy Giuffre, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Lester Young, plus original work.
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Ehrlich's Rites Quartet, Marty: Frog Leg Logic
(Clean Feed)
Wind and reed player Mary Ehrlich's excellent Rites Quartet with Hank Roberts (cello), Michael Sarin (drums) and James Zollar (trumpet) in a set of lyrical compositions that borrows from jazz and downtown NY traditions.
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Evans, Peter: Beyond Civilized and Primitive [VINYL]
(Dancing Wayang)
Titled after a thought provoking essay by philosopher Ran Prieur, NY trumpeter Peter Evans uses the studio as a compositional tool via overdubbing and looping to create epic virtual duos that push the trumpeter to the extreme.
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Fonda/Stevens Group Trio + 2, The: Live in Katowice
(Not Two)
Bassist Joe Fonda and pianist Michael Jefry Steven took their group to Poland in 2009, inviting saxophonists Ireneusz Wojtczak and Maciej Obara to perform these original pieces live at the Jazz Club Hipnoza.
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Gonzalez, Dennis / Joao Paulo: So Soft Yet
(Clean Feed)
The second duo release between trumpeter Dennis Gonzalez and pianist and accordionist Joao Paulo Estevez da Silva, a beautiful album of winter moods with Sefardic overtones, introspective and reflective improvisation.
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Grant, Kay & Alex Ward: Fast Talk
(Emanem)
The London improvising scene duo of vocalist Kay Grant, a former Downtown NY artist, and clarinetist Alex Ward, have been playing together for decades, here recorded in four live performances and a studio session.
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Hauf Sextet, Boris: Next Delusion
(Clean Feed)
Berlin-based saxophonist Boris Hauf's sextet with Keefe Jackson (sax), Jason Stein (bass clarinet), Frank Rosaly (drums), Steve Hess (drums & electronics) and Michael Hartman (drums) in 4 extended pieces of boiling intensity.
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Irvine Ensemble, Brian With Paul Dunmall / BBC Concert Orchestra: Montana Strange: The Music Of Brian Irvine
(FMR)
Brian Irvine's large work performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra was written and dedicated to Paul Dunmall and inspired by the film work of David Lynch, a 4-part musical landscape using 3 groups of players, 2 conductors and Dunmall himself.
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Kaplan Quartet, Noah with Joe Morris: Descendants
(Hatology)
Embracing free tonality, microtonal music, and 20th century classical music, Noah Kaplan's informed compositions are performed with his quartet of Joe Morris (guitar), Giacomo Merega (electric bass) & Jason Nazary (drums).
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Keszler, Eli: Oxtirn
(ESP)
Extreme percussion work from Eli Keszler, mostly solo pieces using a diverse sonic palette, and assisted on 2 tracks by clarinetist Ashley Paul, plus brass player Andrew Fenlon and prepared pianist Sakkiko Mori.
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LAMA: Oneiros
(Clean Feed)
The trio LAMA comes from the dynamic and inventive Portuguese jazz scene, formed by bassist and composer Goncqalo Almeida & trumpeter/electronics artist Susana Santos Silva, with Candian drummer Greg Smith.
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Lazro, Daunik / Benjamin Duboc / Didier Lasserre: Pourtant Les Cimes Des Arbres
(Dark Tree Records)
Understated and active improvisation using extended techniques from the French trio of saxophonist Daunik Lazro, double bassist Benjamin Duboc, and drummer/percussionist Didier Lasserre.
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Machine Mass Trio: As real As Thinking
(MoonJune)
Originally a side-project of douBt, this new electric jazz/rock trio is led by Tony Bianco (drums and loops), Michel Delville (guitar, bouzouki and live effects), and Belgian saxophonist, clarinetist and flutist Jordi Grognard.
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Maroney, Denman: Double Zero
(Porter Records)
Hyperpianist Denman Maroney performs his 9 part "Double Zero" work as part of the 2008 Roulette Interpretations Series in NYC, an incredible display of technique and concept using all aspects of the piano.
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McPhee, Joe: Ibsen's Ghosts
(Not Two)
Five group improvisations recorded live at the Victoria Theater in Olso from the quartet of Joe McPhee (tenor saxophone), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ingebrigt Haker Flaten (bass) and Michael Zerang (drums).
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Meinhold, Niko / Noel Taylor: Border Patrol
(Citystream)
London clarinetist Noel Taylor in a meeting with pianist Noel Taylor, delicate and beautifully paced duos that borrow from many genres and modern approaches to create informed and stimulating dialog.
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Parker / Lee / Evans: The Bleeding Edge
(psi)
London's fiercest free improvising saxophonist Evan Parker meets Downtown New York cellist Okkyung Lee and trumpeter Peter Evans for a series of superb duos and trios on "The Bleeding Edge".
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Savoldelli, Boris : Insanology
(MoonJune)
"An arresting mix of painstakingly overdubbed vocals, human beatbox effects, African-inspired choral music, plus the odd visit to the world of Jimi Hendrix"; two tracks collaborate with NY guitarist Marc Ribot.
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Spontaneous Music Ensemble: Withdrawal (1966-7)
(Emanem)
The SME led by drummer John Stevens was one of London's most influential free improvising organizations; these recordings are from 2 studio sessions with Paul Rutherford, Trevor Watts, Evan Parker, Derek Bailey, Barry Guy, and Kenny Wheeler.
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Sun Ra: The Eternal Myth Revealed Volume One, covering 1914-1959 [14 CDs + 132 page BOOK]
(Transparency)
A monumental 14 CD, DVD and 132 page book release, the first volume curated by Sun Ra archive director Michael D. Anderson, exploring Sun Ra's early 20s and 30s influences, his first 1946 recordings as a sideman, &c. &c. &c. !!!
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Trance And The Arcade: Survival In Infinity
(Mass Particles)
Sophomore release by Chuck Bettis (aka T.A.T.A.) featuring two collaborations with Mick Barr and a track dedicated to Daniel Higgs; further investigations into the realms of extreme frequencies and mind bending acrobatics.
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Vandermark, Ken: Mark In The Water
(Not Two)
Chicago multi-reedist Ken Vandermark in a solo concert at Alchemia, Krakow performing portraits and works for Peter Brotzmann, Coleman Hawkins, Evan Parker, Anthony Braxton, Jimmy Guiffre, Fred McDowll, John Carter, & Eric Dolphy.
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Experimental/Electronic
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Eleh: Floating Frequencies/Intuitive Synthesis [3 CDs]
(Important Records)
3 CDs presenting electronic artist Eleh's "Floating Frequencies/Intuitive Synthesis" works in its entirety, using the digital medium to take full advantage of the low noise floor and clarity.
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Fell, Mark: Periodic Orbits Of A Dynamic System Related To A Knot [VINYL]
(Editions Mego)
Mark Fell presents an 'almost-live-album' of works extracted and reworked from previous projects, using specific preset synthetic sounds, plus the sound of a computer failing to mount a DVD.
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Fennesz + Sakamoto: Flumina [2 CDs]
(Touch)
The third collaboration between Ryuichi Sakamoto and Christian Fennesz, 24 works based on 24 tonal steps that Sakamoto recorded while on tour of Japan, which Fennesz treated with electronics, guitars and synths.
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Static Tics, The: My Favorite Tics
(Z6 Records)
Drawn from material recorded over years, The Static Tics (Lukas Simonis, Henk Bakker and guests) present their radio & studio projects, bizarre recordings of instrumental, vocal, electroacoustic, concrete constructions, and other audio mayhem.
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Sunn O))) Meets Nurse With Wound: The Iron Soul Of Nothing [2 VINYL LPs]
(Ideologic Organ)
Double LP gatefold release of Nurse With Would (Steven Stapleton & Colin Potter) dissecting Sunn O)))'s 2000 album "~~Void" and turning it into a creepy sonic journey presenting the best of both groups.
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Rock/R.I.O./Prog
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Moraine: Metamorphic Rock
(MoonJune)
Seattle's Moraine is an instrumental 5-piece rock band with Dennis Rea on guitar, Alicia Dejoie on electric violin and James DeJoie on wind instruments, mixing chamber rock, jazz-oriented improv, world music and more.
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Slivovitz: Bani Ahead
(MoonJune Records)
European chamber rock with strong jazz influences, odd-metered Balkan-flavored figures, and a dark sense of humor from this 7 piece Italian band who have been building a reputation for instrumental excellence.
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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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Seijiro Murayama / Stephane Rives:
Axiom For The Duration
(Potlatch)
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The Spanish Donkey (Morris / Saft / Pride):
XYX
(Northern Spy)
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The Thing with Jim O'Rourke:
Shinjuku Growl
(Smalltown Superjazzz)
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Dunmall / Gibbs / Rogers / Sanders:
Kithara
(FMR)
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In Stock and Ready to Ship
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All Scars:
Lunar Magus
(Dischord) |
Altered States:
Live In Tokyo [2 CDs]
(Innocent Records) |
Bettis, Chuck :
Sonic Sigils [CD EP]
(Scarcelight) |
Borbetomagus:
Black Album
(Agaric) |
Borbetomagus:
Coelacanth [7" VINYL]
(Butt Rag) |
Borbetomagus:
Experience the Magic
(Agaric) |
Borbetomagus:
Seven Reasons for Tears
(Agaric) |
Borbetomagus:
Songs Our Mother Taught Us
(Agaric) |
Carrier / Lambert / Lapin:
All Out
(FMR) |
Chadbourne, Eugene:
The Pioneers
(Chadula) |
Chicago Trio (Dawkins / Bankhead / Drake):
Velvet Songs (To Baba Fred Anderson) [2 CDs]
(RogueArt) |
Circuit:
Genesis
(FMR) |
Circuit:
Pyro
(FMR) |
Copernicus:
Live! In Prague [DVD]
(MoonJune) |
DeRosa, Jon:
Anchored
(Silber Records) |
Evangelisti, Franco:
[2 CDs]
(Edition Rz) |
Fuchs / Lindsay / Smith / Baghdassarians / Baltschun:
The Happymakers
(Balance Point Acoustics) |
Gjerstad, Frode / Fred Lonberg-Holm:
Tistel
(FMR) |
Gjerstad, Frode / Steve Hubback:
One Foot Moving
(FMR) |
Hell Hoarse:
Skull Puddle
(Living Myth / Uppercase) |
Kaiser, Henry:
Where Endless Meets Disappearing
(Balance Point Acoustics) |
Koray, Erkin:
Meashul: Singles & Rarities [VINYL]
(Sublime Frequencies) |
Kruger, Carl:
Loveday
(Bicephalic) |
Nabatov, Simon / Ernst Reijseger / Matthia Schubert:
Square Down
(Leo) |
Rogers / Dunmall / Bianco :
Dig Deep Trio
(FMR) |
Schweizer, Irene :
To Whom It May Concern: Piano Solo Tonhalle Zurich
(Intakt) |
Sex Seahorse:
Dedcelio & Acryptus
(Montrillion) |
Streiff-Russ Johnson Quartet, Co:
In Circles
(Intakt) |
Taylor, Cecil Quintet:
Hard Drviing Jazz + Looking Ahead!
(Mad About Records) |
Trance And The Arcade, The:
Harmonic Architecture
(Mass Particles) |
Vulcanus 68:
Contours and Colours
(Gigante Sound) |
WWIII:
(Dogg N Pony) |
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