Joel Futterman
Reflective
(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
Reflective
Joel Futterman - Solo Piano
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A collection of nineteen concise vignettes where sustain and staccato, motion and repose, converse across the keyboard-miniatures that reward deep listening and reveal an ever-expanding palette of overtones and harmonic resonance.
Pre-order digital album - supporters get unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.
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Tracklist
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- Reflective 1
- Reflective 2
- Reflective 3
- Reflective 4
- Reflective 5
- Reflective 6
- ...
Featured track: "Reflective 13".
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Credits
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All compositions by Joel Futterman (BMI)
Recorded: Virginia Beach March & April 2025
Each track is a complete unedited first take with no overdubs.
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"These miniatures summarize as much as they portend-sustain and staccato as opposing forces, culminating in a final, breathtaking resolution." -Marc Medwin
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