Cellist Khabat Abas and violist Ivor Kallin engage in a taut, exploratory duo dialogue built from extended techniques, fractured vocalizations, and deliberate use of space, where cantankerous textures, unconventional pacing, and carefully placed silences shape a curiously absorbing improvisation that balances raw intensity with focused restraint.

Steve Beresford on prepared piano, electronics, & objects joins Pierpaolo Martino on double bass & electronics and Mark Sanders on drums for a fiercely interactive trio set of elastic rhythms and textured harmony, balancing grounded resonance with agile percussion and playful disruption, recorded at the 2024 Bari in Jazz Festival in sharply conversational, risk-embracing improvisation.

Roger Coleman's solo electronics and synthesizer work on Journey to Brno unfolds extended, immersive soundscapes of layered synthesis and nuanced modulation, forging a personal path between contemplative drones, aberrant rhythms, and abstract electronic gestures as shifting timbres and deliberate pacing shape an expansive and sometimes disruptive sonic journey.

Improvisations recorded at various locations in Manchester between 2022 and 2023 bring together Francis Comyn's texturally driven percussion and Adam Fairhall's prepared electric and toy pianos in nine alloy-titled pieces that explore resonance, metallic timbre, and shifting rhythmic tension, resulting in a concise yet richly detailed dialog of tactile free improvisation balancing restraint, density, and finely tuned sonic interaction.

+DOG+ constructs sprawling, immersive noise landscapes across four extended pieces that juxtapose dense textural layering, dynamic distortion, and live improvisational intensity with shifting durations and visceral energy, capturing both studio-crafted depth and raw performance as the MA experimental project expands the boundaries of glitch-inflected sonic exploration and immersive audiovisual abstraction.

Uniting pianist Agustí Fernández, cornetist Artur Majewski, saxophonist Albert Cirera and drummer Ramon Prats, this fully free studio session unfolds across ten connected improvisations, weaving piano, brass, reeds and percussion into a responsive dialogue of shifting textures and momentum, from deep-listening introspection to ecstatic interaction, balancing risk and cohesion as compelling spontaneous composition.

The Berlin trio of Miako Klein (recorders), Magda Mayas (piano), and Biliana Voutchkova (violin, voice) further refine their fully improvised approach into an immersive sonic practice, where sustained textures, extended techniques, and collective restraint blur individual voices into a cohesive, ever-shifting sound world, captured at the Studio for Electroacoustic Music at the Akademie der Kunst in Berlin.

Operating under the Jaw Surgery moniker, Filipino noise artist Chester Masangya constructs a ritualized power-electronics work driven by distortion, breath, and deliberate restraint, where extended techniques, hostile pressure, and ceremonial pacing collide in a stark, uncompromising exploration of spiritual collapse, sonic violence, and meditative endurance at the outer limits of noise.

The third release from the trio of John Butcher, John Edwards and Mark Sanders captures a live performance in Lublin that unfolds across four extended improvisations, balancing explosive collective energy and deep listening restraint as saxophones, bass and percussion interweave in a fluid, highly responsive dialogue shaped by decades of shared experience within the UK and European free improv community.

Recorded live at BOTA in Lisbon, José Lencastre (alto and tenor saxophones), João Hasselberg (double bass, electronics), and Kresten Osgood (drums, voice) deliver an intensely interactive trio performance where volatile free-jazz momentum, sudden textural shifts, and Osgood's striking vocal presence fuel a restless, sharply focused improvisation built on risk and collective responsiveness.

Recorded live at the Alchemia Club in Krakow, Joe McPhee (reeds) and Steve Swell (trombone) join Mark Tokar (bass) and Klaus Kugel (drums) for a sharply interactive quartet session that moves from tight, prickling exchanges to wide-open collective surges, anchored by the twenty-eight-minute "Joy And Imagination Are Uncontainable."

Led by cellist Tomeka Reid, this longstanding quartet with Mary Halvorson on guitar, Jason Roebke on bass, and Tomas Fujiwara on drums delivers a rhythmically propulsive and structurally nimble set that balances grounded low-end drive with agile drumming, incisive guitar textures, and Reid's expressive counterpoint, channeling echoes of 1960s jazz while asserting an exuberant, and yes — danceable — release!

Led by cellist Tomeka Reid, this longstanding quartet with Mary Halvorson on guitar, Jason Roebke on bass, and Tomas Fujiwara on drums delivers a rhythmically propulsive and structurally nimble set that balances grounded low-end drive with agile drumming, incisive guitar textures, and Reid's expressive counterpoint, channeling echoes of 1960s jazz while asserting an exuberant, and yes — danceable — release!

The 2nd REMEDY release unites the core trio of Thomas Heberer, Joe Fonda and Joe Hertenstein with trailblazing pianist Aki Takase in a quartet session balancing composed frameworks and collective improv, weaving trumpet, piano, bass, flute & percussion into a fluid, conversational interplay that blends structural clarity with spontaneity shaped by the shared history of Berlin's experimental jazz community.

Drummer Steve Hirsh, guitarist Matt Hollenberg, and baritone saxophonist Dave Sewelson forge a volatile trio language that blends avant-rock intensity, free-jazz elasticity, and raw electric blues impulses, channeling tightly focused improvisations where ferocious energy, abrupt shifts, and deep mutual trust drive the music beyond genre boundaries into a space that feels both unruly and sharply intentional.

Compact yet unpredictable electronic sound worlds that unfold through shifting textures, rhythmic abstraction, and dynamic synthesis, inviting listeners to embrace chance by playing the album on shuffle and discovering new interplay between evolving motifs, tactile synthesis, and subtle sonic gestures that balance thoughtful design with an open, exploratory spirit.

Reviving Cecil Taylor's legendary Unit concept, this searing New Unit performance with Okkyung Lee (cello), Tony Oxley (electronics), Harri Sjostrom (soprano and sopranino saxophones), and Jackson Krall (drums) documents the final concert of Taylor's life in a nearly eighty-minute fusion of music and spoken word, recorded live on April 23, 2016, at the Whitney Museum in New York City.

Experimental guitarist Fetusk and synthesist Steven Davis collaborate on a brooding electronic work where drones, processed guitars, beats, and field recordings merge into slowly evolving soundscapes, balancing industrial grit, ambient suspension, and textural density in a restrained, immersive exploration of atmosphere and transformation.

Vocalist and composer Anna Gadt joins the Warsaw Cello Quartet in a carefully balanced encounter between composed structure and improvisational expression, where layered cellos and an extended vocal presence explore contrast and convergence through restraint, silence, and a continuously shifting dialogue between sound and abstraction, captured live at Hashtag Lab, in Warszawa.

The duo of improvisers Stuart Wilding and Mike Adcock transform an array of percussion, prepared objects, piano and unconventional instruments into a playful yet deeply attentive dialogue of texture, shaped by the natural resonance of Whiteshill Village Hall, balancing spontaneity, humor and focused listening in an intimate exploration of improvised sound.

Expanding his In Cahoots quartet into a quintet with Ingrid Laubrock on tenor & soprano sax, composer Frank Gratkowski joins Philip Zoubek on piano & synthesizer, Robert Landfermann on bass, and Dominik Mahnig on drums to perform his fluid compositions that blur the line between writing and improvisation, weaving microtonal nuance, extended techniques with interactive interplay in an important contemporary jazz statement.

French trumpeter and flugelhornist Aymeric Avice joins D.C./NY/Chicago artists Luke Stewart on double bass & mbira and Chad Taylor on drums & mbira for a richly conversational trio session that moves from delicately textured mbira duets to expansive improvisations rooted in the evolving language of jazz, spontaneously blending lyrical elements into a deeply interactive and forward-looking album.

Inspired by Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1941 Four Freedoms speech, trumpeter Dave Douglas shapes a dynamic quartet with pianist Marta Warelis, bassist Nick Dunston, and drummer Joey Baron into a vivid exploration of democratic interplay, where bold themes, elastic swing, and sharply responsive improvisation reflect four independent voices negotiating space, tension, and joy in real time.

Bringing together the Nova Saxophone Group and the William Winant Percussion Group, Zorn's 1978 game piece Curling is realized in two Bay Area interpretations focused on sustained tones, restrained interaction, and subtle sonic collisions, transforming long-form minimalist gestures into hypnotic collective improvisations that explore the quietly unpredictable edges of his early compositional language.

Interpreting selections from John ZornÕs expansive Bagatelles cycle, this quartet led by pianist Kris Davis brings together guitarist Mary Halvorson, bassist Drew Gress and drummer Kenny Wollesen in a fluid, richly expressive reading of ZornÕs compositions, balancing intricate written forms with lyrical improvisation while weaving delicate ensemble interplay and adventurous harmonic motion.

Marking a pivotal artistic evolution for saxophonist John O'Gallagher, this session draws on his deep study of John Coltrane and recent personal transitions to unite guitarist Ben Monder with master drummers Andrew Cyrille and Billy Hart in a fluid program of mostly first-take performances that balance composed structures and open improvisation through an organic, system-aware approach to free jazz expression.

Marking a pivotal artistic evolution for saxophonist John O'Gallagher, this session draws on his deep study of John Coltrane and recent personal transitions to unite guitarist Ben Monder with master drummers Andrew Cyrille and Billy Hart in a fluid program of mostly first-take performances that balance composed structures and open improvisation through an organic, system-aware approach to free jazz expression.

Recorded in Easton, Bristol in 2024, the debut release from British duo David / David pairs David Croshaw's dynamic drumming with David Cooper's improvised electronics, capturing a series of volatile live encounters that blur structure and spontaneity through dense rhythmic interplay, fractured samples, and a kinetic balance between danceable momentum and chaotic sonic experimentation.

Composed and led by cellist Ishmael Ali, this wide-ranging studio set moves between raw solo explorations, collaborative improvisations and groove-driven ensemble pieces, blending cello, voice and electronics with a multi-generational Chicago lineup to create an eclectic yet cohesive sound world that balances experimental risk, melodic intimacy and playful collective interaction.

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"Carol Genetti and Peter Maunu's music might best be described as genre bending, stream of consciousness, improvised spontaneous composition. Drawing on elements from the second Viennese School is as natural and organic as a contrasting...

The trio Hearsay — turntablist Allen Moore, cellist/guitarist Ishmael Ali, and drummer Bill Harris — craft a restless and texturally rich improvisational set that bends time through fractured grooves, looping vinyl gestures, and agile acoustic interplay, balancing rhythmic tension, abstract sound manipulation, and aural exploration with striking restraint and spontaneity.

Composed and led by cellist Ishmael Ali, this wide-ranging studio set moves between raw solo explorations, collaborative improvisations and groove-driven ensemble pieces, blending cello, voice and electronics with a multi-generational Chicago lineup to create an eclectic yet cohesive sound world that balances experimental risk, melodic intimacy and playful collective interaction.

"Ism highlights the distinct qualities of each member. Fred's methodical approach to melody, Ed Wilkerson's relentless dynamism, Jim's uncanny ability to subvert expectations, and Avreeayl's inescapable rhythm, which weaves through the ...

"First meetings are always a risk, but if the vibrations are right and the doors are open, magic will be made. When the members of Look Both Days (brought together by Chicago pianist Erez Dessel) took the stage on the opening night of t...

"Whisker is a duo consisting of modular synthesist Ben Baker Billington and bassist Andrew Scott Young. These are two space cadets who have emerged from the burned-out basements and sweaty lofts of the midwest noise scene to become lead...

Composed and conducted by Tyshawn Sorey, this expansive work presents a luminous, long-form meditation inspired by Morton Feldman's Rothko Chapel, blending voice, strings, keyboards and percussion into a deeply contemplative soundscape of spiritual fragments, sustained tonal color and quiet emotional intensity, realized by soloists Davóne Tines, Kim Kashkashian, Sarah Rothenberg, Steven Schick and the Houston Chamber Choir.

"New Species unites multi-instrumentalist Dan Lao and master percussionist Vasco Trilla in an inventive, highly expressive duo exploration. Recorded live at Old Heaven Books, the album merges saxophone, DIY flute and dizi with richly te...

"Music for an Imaginary Ballet is both a creative landmark and a musical diary of Arkady Gotesman long and rich career spanning over three decades. In 2023, Arkady presented his solo project of the same title. This chamber solo performa...

Recorded during the mid-1970s loft-jazz flowering at Studio Rivbea in New York City, this live session finds Oliver Lake leading a volatile ensemble with Baikida Carroll, Michael Gregory Jackson, Fred Hopkins, and drummers Phillip Wilson and Jerome Cooper, blending post-BAG urgency, searching improvisation, and sharp ensemble interplay into a raw, idealistic document of creative rebirth.

As a composer for improvisers, Naughton valued clarity of line. No matter how quirky the melody's rhythms or long and twisty its contours, his compositions are lucid and witty.

In 1985, the late vibraphonist Bobby Naughton and h...

Bringing together Ziv Taubenfeld on bass clarinet and gongs, Helena Espvall on cello, and João Sousa on drums, this trio release weaves restless plucked figures, plaintive bowing, and propulsive percussion into searching improvisations that move from hushed lyricism to surging intensity, evoking dreamlike visions, winged melodies, and the fragile beauty of a song discovered in the act of becoming.

The debut from the duo Flöjter brings together Mats Gustafsson and Delphine Joussein, both collaborators in Fire! Orchestra and Nout, in a wild live encounter expanding the sonic possibilities of the flute, weaving extended techniques, electronics, organ, harmonica and voice into a volatile, exploratory dialogue that moves between raw texture, rhythmic drive and spacious abstraction.

"The impetus for this record was to explore the plurality of drums and drumming. Tony and I have Latinx roots, and have individually delved into various anthropological research concerning the whitewashing and repression of traditions a...