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Jazz & Improvisation
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AMM: Two London Concerts
(Matchless)
Two live recordings by master improvisers John Tilbury (piano) and Eddie Prevost (percussion) playing two emotional sets that are quiet at just the right times and allow for a balanced amount of white space, creating beautiful music.
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Anderskov, Jacob: Granular Alchemy
(Ilk Music)
Jacob Anderskov (piano) composes a metaphorical set of four elemental songs he plays with Chris Speed (sax, clarinet), Michael Formanek (bass), and Gerald Cleaver (drums) that leaves room for excellent improvisation.
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Bennink, Han: Bennink # Co
(Ilk Music)
Dutch drummer Han Bennink plays a wild and at times aggressive free jazz set alongside Joachim Badehorst (sax, clarinets), and Simon Toldam (piano) at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival.
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Berthet, Christophe: Malval
(Creative Sources)
Swiss saxophonist Christophe Berthet performing solo on alto and soprano sax over the six movements of "Malval", using extended techniques and the extremes of the instrument to create a contemplative monolog in a unique idiolect.
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Bishop / Blonk / Mallozzi / Rosaly: At The Hideout
(Kontrans)
A rare recording by one of the greatest vocal improvisers of the avant-garde, joined by three of Chicago's finest improvisers: Jaap Blonk on vocals & electronics, Jeb Bishop on trombone, Lou Mallozzi on turntables & samples, and Frank Rosaly on drums.
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Bishop, Jeb Trio: 2009
(Better Animal Recordings)
Trombonist Jeb Bishop's Trio with bassist Jason Roebke and drummer Frank Rosaly, performing original Bishop compositions: intelligent modern jazz that balances melodic playing with gnarly freedom in an impassioned set of tunes.
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Bleak House: Dark Poetry
(Creative Sources)
The Norwegian free-improvising trio of prepared pianist Dag-Filip Roaldsnes, alto saxophonist Kim-Erik Pedersen, and percussionist Tore Sandbakken in 14 darkly graceful and succinct works.
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Diamond Terrifier: Kill the Self That Wants to Kill Yourself
(Northern Spy)
Sam Hillmer, aka the Diamond Terrifier, in his debut full length release, an album of spiritual free-RnB sax riffing embedded in world dub fragments and harmonizer pedals, embracing noise and jazz elements in irreverent ways.
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Double Tandem (Vandermark/ Baars / Nilssen-Love): OX
(Den Records)
Double tandem brings the dual reeds of Dutch multi-reedist Ab Baars and Chicago multi-reedist Ken Vandermark together with Norwegian drummer/percussionist Paal Nilssen-Love for a powerful live performance at the Novara Jazz Winter Session.
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Forsyth, Chris: Kenzo Deluxe
(Northern Spy)
Peeesseye guitarist Chris Forsyth in a solo release crossing the vernaculars of country and blues with open-ended and experimental approaches, five rewarding and listenable tracks recorded in the studio.
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Ghost Trees: Ghost Trees [10" VINYL PICTURE DISC]
(Future Recordings)
The duo of tenor saxophonist Brent Bagwell (Great Architect) and drummer Seth Nanaa in a 10" seafaring picture disc of 6 free improvisations from scorchers to ballads, a well structured and beautiful release.
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Grass Roots (Darrius Jones): Grass Roots
(Aum Fidelity)
A new collective group of Chad Taylor (drums), Darius Jones (sax), Alex Harding (sax), and Sean Conly (bass) with each track composed by a different group member, creating distinct pieces that are essential to the complete album.
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Jazz Hijokaidan: Made In Japan - Live At Shinjuku Pit Inn
(Doubtmusic)
Hijokaidan renamed themselves "Jazz Hijokaidan" for the addition of Sakata Akira and Toyozumi "Sabu" Yoshisaburo to the group, recording this blazing improvised performance live at Shinjuku Pit Inn.
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Malfatti, Radu / Taku Unami:
(erstwhile)
Performed as part of the AMPLIFY 2011 festival at The Stone in NYC, the duo of trombonist Radu Malfatti and electronic/visual artist Taku Unami presented this long, minimal and dramatic soundwork in a pitch-black room lit only by Unami's visuals.
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McGregor, Chris: Sea Breezes: Solo Piano - Live in Durban 1987
(Fledg'ling)
The long-overdue CD release of this remarkable solo performance from 1987 by the great South African composer and pianist Chris McGregor, recorded during an emotional visit to his homeland.
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Olive, Tim / Alfredo Costa Monteiro: 33 Bays
(845 Audio)
Captured during a Japan tour by the duo of Tim Olive (one-string electric guitar) and Alfredo Costa Monteiro (electro-acoustic devices), this live studio recording showcases the duo's attunement and dramatic sense of structure.
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Parker, William Orchestra: Essence of Ellington/Live in Milano [2 CDS]
(Centering Records)
Jazz composer/bassist William Parker interprets selections from the vast Duke Ellington book, and performs new Parker compositions inspired by the essence of Ellington, with a large band of some of NY's most impressive players.
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Pasborg, Stephan: Free Moby Dick
(Ilk Music)
Grammy-winning European jazz drummer Stefan Pasborg interprets six rock standards including "Iron Man", "Out in The Tiles", "Paint it Black", &c., with the help of reedist Liudas Mokunas, bassist Nicolai Munch-Hansen and saxophonist Mikko Innanen.
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Riordan Quartet, Marc: Binoculars
(Club Nerodia)
Pianist Marc Riordan's Quartet with fellow Chicago players Daniel Thatcher (bass), Tim Daisy (drums) and Brooklyn's Peter Hanson on alto sax, energetic modern jazz balancing dissonance and cacophony with swinging, tuneful melody
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Rowe, Keith: September
(erstwhile)
British improvising guitarist Keith Rowe in a solo set from the Amplify 2011 festival at The Stone in NYC, performing a stunning piece on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 titled "September".
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Ryoko, Ono: Undine
(Doubtmusic)
Japanese saxophonist Ono Ryoko plays a variety of instruments and utilizes her exceptional circular breathing and multi-phonic blowing on this album, that has been manipulated and over-dubbed with Yoshida Tatsuya's drumming.
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Urabe, Masayoshi: Kampanerura
(Utech Records)
Japanese saxophonist Masayoshi Urabe, known for his intense physical approach to the instrument, joined by Teruhisa Nanbu of Aural Fit on drums and percussion, in a work inspired by "Night on the Galactic Railroad" by Kenji Miyazawa.
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Virelles, David: Continuum
(Pi Recordings)
Cuban-born pianist David Virelles in a collaborative effort with legendary drummer Andrew Cyrille, bassist Ben Street, and Cuban folkloric percussionist/poet Roman Diaz, inspired by various aspects of Afro-Cuban religious practices.
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Zepubicle: Scientists Levitate Small Animals
(Solponticello Records)
The trio of H'arpeggione guitarist Killick, baritone and classical guitarist Marshall Marrotte, and guitar and Chapman stick player Jeff McLeod, with special guest percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani.
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Experimental/Electronic
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Ambarchi, Oren & Robin Fox: Connected
(Kranky)
A collaboration of guitarist Oren Ambarchi and electronic artist Robin Fox, who both co-composed this soundtrack for a contemporary dance production, exploring other instruments while combining their unique musical and digital styles.
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Spiegel, Laurie: Obsolete Systems
(Electronic Music Foundation)
A collection of Laurie Spigel's electronics works created between 1970 to 1983 through her use of analog synthesizers, tapes, digital synthesis and more, eloquent and expressive electronic music.
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Spiegel, Laurie: The Expanding Universe [2 CDs]
(Unseen Worlds)
A rerelease of composer and computer music pioneer Laurie Spiegel's 1980 debut album, with 15 additional tracks that were almost all previously unreleased, and which demonstrate emotional richness and complex rhythms.
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Various Artists: Echtzeitmusik Berlin [3 CDs]
(Mikroton Recordings)
Designed as a companion to Wolke Verlag's book reflecting on the multilayered phenomenon within Berlin's musical culture; with Michael Vorfeld, Tony Buck & Axel Dorner, The Magic I.D., MoHa!, Annette Krebs, Lucio Capece, Lovens/Schick/Thomas, Werner Dafeldecker, Olaf Rupp, &c. &c.
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Rock/R.I.O./Prog
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Hijokaidan featuring Sakata Akira: Made in Studio
(Doubtmusic)
Saxophonist Sakata Akira joins Hijokaidan for a roaring studio performance in their first CD recording after 8 years, and the first since their newest member, drummer Futoshi Okano, joined the group.
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Zs: Score - The Complete Sextet Works: 2002-2007 [4 CD BOX SET]
(Northern Spy)
New York City's complex composers collective band Zs celebrates 10 years with this "Complete Sextet Works" box set, presenting recordings from their first 5 years of inscrutable and challenging music.
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Compositional
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Cage, John: John Cage 100 [5 CDs]
(Wergo)
In celebration of John Cage's 100th birthday Wergo presents this specially-priced anniversary boxed set containing five collector's item discs featuring a selection of Cage's key works.
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Wooley, Nate & MIVOS Quartet: Atemwende
(Ignoring Gravity Music)
A composition for string quartet and trumpet in 9 parts by German composer Bojan Vuletic, a work inspired by and dedicated to Paul Celan, performed with the MIVOS String Quartet & Nate Wooley, and premiered in NYC's Issue Project Room.
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Books & Magazines
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MusicWorks: #114 WINTER 2012 [MAGAZINE + CD]
(Musicworks)
Winter 2012 issue with 8 track CD; on the cover and featured: Tim Hecker; Featured Pheeroan Aklaff; Featured: Michachu & The Shapes; Profile on Zosha di Castri. Articles on Circuit Bending; Sonic Geography of NYC, Time Square.
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Wire, The: #345 November 2012 [MAGAZINE]
(The Wire)
November 2012 issue, with Peter Brottzmann on the cover plus and interview and essetial recording guide; plus Niney The Observer; Cross Platform: Beatrice Gibson; Epiphanies: Jonny Greenwood; Global Ear: Basque Country; &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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eRikm & Natacha Musiera:
Cartouche
(Monotype)
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John Cage:
Music of Changes
(Hat [now] ART)
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Thollem/Parker/Cline:
The Gowanus Sessions
(Porter Records)
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Chris Corsano:
Cut
(Hot Cars Warp Records)
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Connie Crothers / David Arner:
Spontaneous Suites for Two Pianos
(RogueArt)
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Various Artists:
Fukishuma!
(Presqu'ile Records)
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