Out 5 September 2025 Absorb Joel Futterman — Solo Piano A solo-piano odyssey of rhythmic essence and luminous contrast that reaches for the heart’s deeper places—a prophetic flow of sound fueled by blues motion and cosmic delight. Pre-order digital album — supporters get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app. Listen / Pre‑Order Bandcamp Page → Tracklist Absorb Part 1 Absorb Part 2 Absorb Part 3 Absorb Part 4 Featured track: “Absorb Part 3”. Credits All compositions by Joel Futterman (BMI) Recorded: Virginia Beach, May 2025 Engineer: James Jones Mix: Stephen Schmidt Photo: Michael Wilderman Each track is a complete unedited first take with no overdubs. © 2025 JDF — All Rights Reserved “Absorb connects to the sacred history of the unknown—the joy of music and the experience of living another day.” —William Parker “Multidirectional absorption… a lifetime of spontaneous creation imbues each gestural complex… the music, all music, seems poised, encapsulated, embraced.” —Marc Medwin Explore on Bandcamp Squid Note Records — a division of Squidco LLC   You’re receiving this because you opted in to hear from Squidco / Squid Note Records.

Squid Note Records, a division of Squidco LLC, is proud to present the first two digital releases on our label: two distinct solo albums from pianist Joel Futterman, Reflective and Absorb. These works showcase Futterman's uncompromising creativity and his visionary approach to improvised music. Both albums are releasing on September 5, 2025, and are available for pre-order now.

Joel Futterman is a pioneering pianist and improviser known for his intensely original style and innovative "three-hand" technique. With more than seventy recordings and appearances at major festivals in North America and Europe, he has collaborated with leading figures including Jimmy Lyons, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Joseph Jarman, William Parker, Alvin Fielder, Hal Russell, and his longtime associate Edward "Kidd" Jordan. Recognized as one of the foremost voices in creative music, Futterman continues to push the boundaries of the piano and the art of spontaneous improvisation.