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SQUIDCO Email Update, August 8, 2025

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Essential Artists

• Olie Brice Quartet (Brice/Musson/Hawkins/Glaser)
• John Butcher/Phil Durrant/Mark Wastell
• Lawrence Casserley/Emil Karlsen
• Cosmic Ear ( Bothen/Gustfsson/Kajfe/Zetterberg/Romero)
• Lori Goldston
• Mats Gustafsson/Ken Vandermark/Tomeka Reid/Chad Taylor
• Kassel Jaeger
• Ed Jones/Emil Karlsen
• Sam Kulik
• Marteau Rouge (Foussat/Pauvros/Sato)/Evan Parker
• Musicworks Magazine
• Lance Olsen Austin
• Masahiko Satoh/Giotis Damianidis
• Shardik (Matt Hollenberg/Sana Nagano/Nick Jost/Danney Sher)
• Sun Ra
• Tell No Lies (Marraffa/Orefice/Guazzaloca/Bernard/Grillini)
• Carlos Zingaro/Flo Stoffner/Fred Lonberg-Holm/Joao Madeira
• John Zorn (Hashimoto/Gosling/Smith/Roeder/Mori)
• John Zorn/Dave Lombardo
• Rutger Zuydervelt

Essential Labels

4DaRecord
Aut
Bead
Black Truffle
Confront
Fou Records
Machinefabriek
Musicworks

Relative Pitch
Silkheart
STRUT
Trost Records
Tzadik
We Jazz
West Hill Records

New Releases

Jazz & Improvisation

Brice, Olie Quartet (Brice / Musson / Hawkins / Glaser): All It Was
(West Hill Records)

Rooted in personal loss and global sorrow, this powerful quartet album from bassist Olie Brice stands apart from many of his collective projects by featuring his own compositions — deeply emotional pieces shaped by grief, love, and resilience — dedicated to mentors, loved ones, and poetic voices and performed with lyrical intensity and free jazz spirit by Brice, Musson, Hawkins, and Glaser.

Squidco Pick

$13.95

Butcher, John / Phil Durrant / Mark Wastell: Poznan: Appropriate Density
(Confront)

A trio of iconic UK improvisers — John Butcher on saxophones, Phil Durrant on electric mandolin and electronics, and Mark Wastell on percussion — perform at Poland's Spontaneous Music Festival in a richly textured set of acoustic and electronic interplay, where density, space, and responsiveness converge in a uniquely dynamic and nuanced session of free improvisation.

Squidco Pick

$13.95

Casserley, Lawrence / Emil Karlsen: Aspects Of Memory
(Bead)

A first-time collaboration between signal-processing pioneer Lawrence Casserley and percussionist Emil Karlsen, exploring the intersection of memory, time, and gesture through real-time electroacoustic transformations and dynamic percussion, resulting in a richly textured and temporally fluid dialogue of spontaneous sonic architecture.

$15.95

Cosmic Ear ( Bothen / Gustfsson / Kajfe / Zetterberg / Romero): Traces
(We Jazz)

A rich and spiritually resonant quintet featuring Christer Bothén, Mats Gustafsson, Goran Kajfeš, Juan Romero, and Kansan Zetterberg, drawing inspiration from Don Cherry's transcultural legacy as they weave meditative global grooves with donso n'goni, karignan, electronics, and deep improvisation into a vibrant and exploratory sonic journey.

Squidco Pick

$17.95

Goldston, Lori: Open Space
(Relative Pitch)

A meditative and immersive solo cello work from Lori Goldston, performed in one continuous take with amplifier and distortion pedal, unfolding in ten resonant segments that evoke the gradual transformation of light and landscape, offering listeners an expansive and contemplative space for breath, reflection, and quiet communion with the natural world.

$13.95

Gustafsson, Mats / Ken Vandermark / Tomeka Reid / Chad Taylor: Pivot
(Silkheart)

Four master improvisers (Mats Gustafsson, Ken Vandermark, Tomeka Reid, Chad Taylor) from overlapping creative circles engage in a set of powerful interactions, where dense low-end reeds, lyrical cello, and rhythmic elasticity create shifting terrain; through deep listening and long-forged connections, they navigate spontaneous form with urgency, restraint, and a shared sense of sonic purpose.

Squidco Pick

$17.95

Jones, Ed / Emil Karlsen : Liminal Spaces
(Confront)

Recorded live at Saint Augustine's Wrangthorn in Leeds, UK, the duo of saxophonist Ed Jones and drummer Emil Karlsen bridge free jazz and free improvisation in a dynamic, low-key but deeply interactive session, emphasizing collective phrasing, evolving structures, and subtle momentum in an hour-long exploration of nuanced, expressive dialog.

$13.95

Kulik, Sam: Putting a Hand on the World
(Relative Pitch)

An unusual and deeply personal work from trombonist Sam Kulik, blending field recordings, voice, and layered acoustic and pre-recorded elements in a quirky, eccentric, and heartfelt conversation across time, presenting an imaginative and intimate meditation on life, death, and transformation through a uniquely expressive trombone-centered soundscape.

$13.95

Marteau Rouge (Foussat / Pauvros / Sato) / Evan Parker: Gift
(Fou Records)

A fiery live performance recorded at Instants Chavires in 2009, reuniting Marteau Rouge's raw and electrified trio of synth, guitar, and drums with saxophonist Evan Parker, erupting in extended collective improvisations that dissolve structure in favour of texture, power, sonic friction and ecstatic freedom through waves of noise, silence, combustion, and control.

Squidco Pick

$16.95

Satoh, Masahiko / Giotis Damianidis: Thousand Leaves
(Trost Records)

A remarkable first meeting between legendary Japanese pianist Masahiko Satoh and Greek guitarist Giotis Damianidis, recorded live in Chiba, Japan, where their distinct musical voices — acoustic piano steeped in classical and post-bop cadences and effects-laden electric guitar with rock overtones — intertwine in a boundary-erasing, expressive free improv set of intensity, elegance, and mutual discovery.

$19.95

Shardik (Matt Hollenberg / Sana Nagano / Nick Jost / Danney Sher): Cruelty Bacchanal
(Tzadik)

A fiercely expressive and genre-defying second release from Matt Hollenberg's Shardik, blending avant-garde classical, math metal, free jazz, and world music in a searing and politically charged statement performed with virtuosic intensity by Hollenberg, Nagano, Jost, and Sher, delivering complex forms, daring harmonies, and relentless creative fire.

Squidco Pick

$15.95

Sun Ra: Nuits de la Fondation Maeght [4 CD BOX SET]
(STRUT)

An essential document of Sun Ra's first European performances, recorded live in France in 1970 with a full Arkestra, delivering expansive, theatrical sets of cosmic jazz, ritualistic improvisation, and avant-garde fire, newly restored in a 4-CD box with rare photos, original programs, and liner notes that highlight the interstellar scope of these legendary concerts.

Squidco Pick

$33.95

Tell No Lies (Marraffa / Orefice / Guazzaloca / Bernard / Grillini): Anasyrma
(Aut)

An expressive and unyielding ensemble led by pianist-composer Nicola Guazzaloca, with Edoardo Marraffa, Filippo Orefice, Luca Bernard, and Andrea Grillini joined by three bold guests, delivering cathartic and uncompromising modern jazz that balances melodic immediacy and incendiary improvisation in a fiercely dynamic and cohesive performance.

$14.95

Zingaro, Carlos / Flo Stoffner / Fred Lonberg-Holm / Joao Madeira: Na Parede
(4DaRecord)

A 1st-time meeting of master improvisers Carlos Zingaro, Florian Stoffner, Fred Lonberg-Holm, and João Madeira, recorded live in Portugal and released for RSD 2025, weaving intricate and dynamic string textures in fourexploratory pieces, as the quartet spans generations and geographies in a focused set of multidimensional improvisation filled with subtle tension and layered interplay.

$14.95

Zorn, John / Dave Lombardo: Memories, Dreams, And Reflections
(Tzadik)

A fierce and unrestrained duo of pure improvisation from longtime collaborators John Zorn on alto sax and Dave Lombardo on drums, merging seemingly telepathic interplay, raw intensity, and deep mutual respect in a freewheeling session that channels decades of creative friendship into a powerfully assertive and unpredictable musical dialog

$18.95

Experimental/Electronic

Jaeger, Kassel: Fernweh [VINYL 2 LPs]
(Black Truffle)

A major work in Kassel Jaeger's catalog, blending musique concrète and electronic synthesis into a drifting, immersive soundscape across two LP sides, shifting through abstract environments rich with elusive textures and hidden detail, as subtle rhythms and concrete sounds evoke a sense of motion, memory, and a yearning that echoes the meaning behind the album's title: a deep longing to travel.

Squidco Pick

$34.95

Olsen, Lance Austin : Death in the Urban Jungle
(Confront)

A one-track electroacoustic work composed and mixed by Lance Austin Olsen, combining amplified copper plate, shruti box, guitar, flute, found tapes, and processed objects with extended voice and sampler, forming a dynamic and unpredictable narrative that shifts between silence, tension, and resonance in a rich, scored soundscape of urban unease.

Squidco Pick

$13.95

Zuydervelt, Rutger: The Wonder Of It All
(Machinefabriek)

A 50-minute continuous electronic composition created for choreographer Daniel Linehan's dance work of the same name, blending radiant energy, nostalgic nods to '90s electronic music, and a flowing sense of wonder, as composer Rutger Zuydervelt crafts a joyful, immersive score that evokes transformation, unity, and the ecstatic potential of sound and movement.

$13.95

Composed & Contemporary

Musicworks Magazine: #151 Summer 25 [MAGAZINE + CD]
(Musicworks)

The summer edition of Canada's premier music magazine, with cellist Rémy Bélanger de Beauport on the cover, plus articles on sound artist Lola de la Mata, global koto innovators, &c, with a diverse CD featuring new works by Edzi'u, Yoo Doo Right, Kathryn Patricia Cobbler, Rocío Cano Valiño, and others exploring electroacoustic, post-rock, improvisation, and contemporary composition.

$15.95

Zorn, John (Hashimoto / Gosling / Smith / Roeder / Mori): Fantasma (Illusions From A Surrealist Mirror)
(Tzadik)

An endlessly imaginative and intricately scored set of chamber works from John Zorn, performed by a virtuosic quartet of Hashimoto, Gosling, Smith, and Roeder, with electronics from Ikue Mori on one track, blending classical precision and improvisational fire in a dynamic and mischievous exploration of surrealist sound worlds.

Squidco Pick

$18.95

Paul Flaherty: A Willing Passenger (Relative Pitch)

Paul Flaherty: A Willing Passenger (Relative Pitch)

Motoharu Yoshizawa / Kim Dae Hwan: Way Of The Breeze (No Business)

Motoharu Yoshizawa / Kim Dae Hwan: Way Of The Breeze (No Business)

David Myers
The Squid's Ear Interview

John Butcher / Phil Durrant / Mark Wastell: Around the Square, Above the Hill (Confront)

John Butcher / Phil Durrant / Mark Wastell: Around the Square, Above the Hill (Confront)

Eddie Prevost
The Squid's Ear Interview

Stian Larsen / Colin Webster / Ruth Goller / Andrew Lisle: Temple of Muses (Relative Pitch)

Stian Larsen / Colin Webster / Ruth Goller / Andrew Lisle: Temple of Muses (Relative Pitch)

Natsuki Tamura / Satoko Fujii / Ramon Lopez: Yama Kawa Umi (Not Two)

Natsuki Tamura / Satoko Fujii / Ramon Lopez: Yama Kawa Umi (Not Two)

Lisa Mezzacappa
The Squid's Ear Interview

Schick / Tuerlickx / Zoepf: Ensemble A (Confront)

Schick / Tuerlickx / Zoepf: Ensemble A (Confront)

Matt Mitchell
The Squid's Ear Interview

Sophie Agnel / John Butcher: Rare (Les Disques Victo)

Sophie Agnel / John Butcher: Rare (Les Disques Victo)

Damon Smith
The Squid's Ear Interview

Stay Current With Squidco

We're never quite caught up with new releases that constantly come in our door, and we don't like to rush a release to our homepage. That said, the following releases have already been stocked at Squidco, and are able to be ordered. In most cases we have images, often have samples, and some basic description of each release.

• You can see the newest additions to our catalog in our Just In Stock Section.

• You can see the latest fully cataloged items in our store by using our New Releases section.

• You can see Recently Restocked items on this page.

• You can ask to have us email you when Upcoming Releases are in stock.

Monica Agosti Nica / ShapeX: Ornettiana [VINYL] (Aut)	Jean-Jacques Avenel / Daunik Lazro: Duo (Fou Records)	Earle Brown / David Ryan / Christian Wolff / Morton Feldman / Thanos Chrysakis / Tim Hodgkinson: Music for Guitars, Bass Clarinets & Contrabasses (Aural Terrains)
Euphotic (Leonard / Djill / Day): Clastic (Confront)	Flut: Stones That I Have Chiseled [VINYL] (Aut)	Jean-Marc Foussat : Abbatage (Fou Records)
Georg Graewe / Brad Jones / Hamid Drake: More Than Anything (Random Acoustics)	Kaze (Fujii / Tamura / Orins / Pruvost) with/ Koichi Makigami: Shishiodoshi (Circum-Libra)	Koenjihyakkei: Live at Club Goodman [2 CDs] (Skin Graft)
Daunik Lazro / Paul Lovens / Annick Nozati / Fred Van Hove: Resume Of A Century (Fou Records)	Daunik Lazro / Tristan Honsinger / Jean-Jacques Avenel: True & Whole Tones in Rhythms (Fou Records)	light.box (Bonney / Tremblay) + Tom Challenger : Eyre (Bead)
Lemuel Marc: Replace The Population (Relative Pitch)	Tony Orzano / Bryan Rohmer / Jeremy Wexler: Balloons On Grass (577 Records)	Simon Rose / Nicola Hein : Moon (Confront)
Sun Ra: Sleeping Beauty [VINYL] (STRUT)	Thrash the Flash (Dufourd / Foussat): Viens ! (Fou Records)	John Welsh: Remember Still (Relative Pitch)
Zingaro Carlos / Joao Madeira: Arcada Pendular (4DaRecord)

Squidco has been in business as a mail-order store since 2003. In 2010, we moved to Wilmington, NC, providing regional and visiting customers access to our catalog of over 9,000 items, including hundreds of discounted, used, and promotional items not listed on our website. We're open for visits by appointment during weekday afternoons, so if you're in the North Carolina coastal region, please email us to set up a time — we'd love to play some music for you!

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