Joel Futterman
Absorb
(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.
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.
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Out 5 September 2025
Absorb
Joel Futterman — Solo Piano
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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.
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Tracklist
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- Absorb Part 1
- Absorb Part 2
- Absorb Part 3
- Absorb Part 4
Featured track: “Absorb Part 3”.
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Credits
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All compositions by Joel Futterman (BMI)
Recorded: Virginia Beach, May 2025
Each track is a complete unedited first take with no overdubs.
© 2025 JDF — All Rights Reserved
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“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
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