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.