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Pellegrini Quartet: Luigi Nono Fragmente - Stille, an Diotima; Ludwig van Beethoven Streichquartett
Pellegrini Quartet:
Luigi Nono Fragmente - Stille, an Diotima; Ludwig van Beethoven Streichquartett a-moll op. 132, First Visit

(ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd -- Switzerland )


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Reissuing their 1995 release on BVHAAST, the Pellegrini Quartet presents a striking juxtaposition of Beethoven's late string quartet, Op. 132, and Luigi Nono's Fragmente - Stille, an Diotima, revealing a profound dialogue between structural innovation and expressive depth, where Beethoven's introspective lyricism meets Nono's fragmented, textural modernism, spanning 155 years of musical evolution.

Perturbations: Harmonic Oscillators
Perturbations:
Harmonic Oscillators

(Evil Clown -- USA )


Price: $12.95    




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The quartet of David Peck, Michael Caglianone, Bob Moores, and Joel Simches craft a dense, immersive electroacoustic improvisation, using an arsenal of woodwinds, electronics, prepared percussion, and manipulated sound, navigating shifting textures and dynamic transformations as Simches' real-time signal processing shape-shifts their constantly evolving sonic landscape.

Reger, Rick: Textures & Tonalities for Analogue Synthesizers & Percussion
Reger, Rick:
Textures & Tonalities for Analogue Synthesizers & Percussion

(Aural Terrains -- UK )


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Blending vintage analogue synthesizers with resonant percussion, Chicago-based Rick Reger (The Margots) constructs an immersive electroacoustic soundscape that balances harmonic depth and atmospheric tension, sculpting evolving tonalities through Moog, Mellotron, Arp & VCS3 alongside gongs and singing bowls in a meditative and richly textured sonic exploration.

Armaroli, Sergio Quintet (Sharp / Piccolo / Edwards / Sanders): Introducing A Very Heavy Person, Fir
Armaroli, Sergio Quintet (Sharp / Piccolo / Edwards / Sanders):
Introducing A Very Heavy Person, First Visit To The Audio Equivalent Of A Graphic Novel.

(ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd -- Switzerland )


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Blurring the boundaries between composition, improvisation, and spoken word, percussionist Sergio Armaroli leads a quintet of Elliott Sharp, Steve Piccolo, John Edwards, and Mark Sanders in an evocative, time-bending sonic narrative, drawing inspiration from John Cage, Kenneth Patchen, and free jazz traditions in a phantasmagorical soundscape and an immersive auditory experience.

Stepancic, Teodora: A O  |  F G
Stepancic, Teodora:
A O | F G

(Another Timbre -- UK )


Price: $15.95    




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Collaborating with the ensemble Ordinary Affects, Serbian-born composer and pianist Stepančić records two introspective and spacious works that explore sonic stillness, harmonic resonance, and gradual transformation, blending Wandelweiser aesthetics with personal influences from Orthodox choral traditions, New York experimentalism, and theatrical composition.

Cherry, Don / Krzysztof Penderecki: Actions
Cherry, Don / Krzysztof Penderecki:
Actions

(Intuition -- Germany )


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Recorded live at the Donaueschingen Music Festival in 1971, this extraordinary collaboration between Don Cherry, Krzysztof Penderecki, and The New Eternal Rhythm Orchestra merges free jazz with avant-garde composition, blending fiery improvisation, unconventional orchestrations and global influences into a powerful experience that challenges traditional genre boundaries.

Electric Bird Noise / Derek Roddy: 8-10-22 [CD EP]
Electric Bird Noise / Derek Roddy:
8-10-22 [CD EP]

(Silber Media -- USA )


Price: $7.95    




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With snaking guitar lines and psychedelic drumming, the collaboration of Myrtle Beach experimental guitarist Brian McKenzie (Electric Bird Noise) and extreme metal drumming virtuoso Derek Roddy creates a mesmerizing fusion of looping sustain, hypnotic textures, and dynamic percussive energy, captured live in an unfiltered improvisational session that pulses with atmospheric tension and spontaneous synergy.

Green Mitchell Trio (Wright / Mezzacappa / Levis): Nature Channel
Green Mitchell Trio (Wright / Mezzacappa / Levis):
Nature Channel

(Queen Bee Records -- USA )


Price: $14.95    




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Expanding the possibilities of the saxophone-bass-drums trio, multi-reedist and composer Cory Wright leads bassist Lisa Mezzacappa and drummer Jason Levis in his Green Mitchell Trio's long-awaited follow-up, recording in the studio in Oakland, California, weaving songful melodies, high-energy free improv, intricate dissonances, and kinetic interplay for five lyrically inclined conversations.

Sopa Boba: That Moment
Sopa Boba:
That Moment

(Sub Rosa -- Belgium )


Price: $18.95    




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Blending spoken word, modern classical strings, and harsh modular synths, Belgian/Dutch ensemble Sopa Boba crafts a striking electronic-orchestral oratorio based on Moldavian writer Nicoleta Esinencu's That Moment, unraveling a dark, satirical narrative of capitalist excess through seven gripping movements that merge caustic irony with haunting sonic textures.

Wolf Eyes / Anthony Braxton: Live At Pioneer Works, 26 October 2023
Wolf Eyes / Anthony Braxton:
Live At Pioneer Works, 26 October 2023

(ESP -- USA )


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A monumental meeting between legendary saxophonist and composer Anthony Braxton and noise pioneers Wolf Eyes (Nate Young & Johnny Olson), recorded live at Pioneer Works in Red Hook, NY, merging Braxton's expansive approach with the duo's visceral electronics, hypnotic textures, and raw energy in a collision of free improvisation, structured chaos, and uncompromising sonic exploration.

Wolf Eyes / Anthony Braxton: Live At Pioneer Works, 26 October 2023 [VINYL]
Wolf Eyes / Anthony Braxton:
Live At Pioneer Works, 26 October 2023 [VINYL]

(ESP -- USA )


Price: $28.95    




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A monumental meeting between legendary saxophonist and composer Anthony Braxton and noise pioneers Wolf Eyes (Nate Young & Johnny Olson), recorded live at Pioneer Works in Red Hook, NY, merging Braxton's expansive approach with the duo's visceral electronics, hypnotic textures, and raw energy in a collision of free improvisation, structured chaos, and uncompromising sonic exploration.

Egberth, Dennis: The Dennis Egberth Dynasty
Egberth, Dennis:
The Dennis Egberth Dynasty

(577 Records -- USA )


Price: $16.00    




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Blending the cosmic textures of electronic experimentation with the raw energy of free improv, drummer and composer Dennis Egberth leads a handpicked sextet through hypnotic soundscapes of modal grooves, ambient flourishes, and dynamic interplay, channeling the spirit of late-'60s and '70s jazz while forging a forward-thinking approach to contemporary creative music.

Leap of Faith: Accelerated Expansion Closing
Leap of Faith:
Accelerated Expansion Closing

(Evil Clown -- USA )


Price: $12.95    




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Expanding their sonic universe with an arsenal of unconventional instruments, the core duo of PEK and Glynis Lomon, joined by trumpeter John Fugarino and percussionist Michael Knoblach, craft an immersive free improvisation rich in textural transformations, balancing restraint and intensity as they navigate shifting sonorities, extended techniques, and the expansive possibilities of their distinctive Evil Clown aesthetic.

Taylor, Cecil : Air Above Mountains
Taylor, Cecil :
Air Above Mountains

(ENJA RECORDS -- Germany )


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Recorded live at Moosham Castle in Austria in 1976, Cecil Taylor's solo piano performance is an unyielding exploration of percussive intensity and harmonic abstraction, unfolding in torrents of kinetic energy, intricate melodic leaps, and structural invention, demanding deep engagement as he fuses free jazz and contemporary classical influences into a towering and uncompromising artistic statement.

Verheyen, Robin / Billy Hart / Drew Gress: Liftoff
Verheyen, Robin / Billy Hart / Drew Gress:
Liftoff

(Inner Voice Jazz -- USA )


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A deeply expressive trio session recorded in New Jersey in 2024, where Robin Verheyen's fluid and lyrical saxophone lines intertwine with Drew Gress' subtle yet solid bass work and Billy Hart's masterfully restrained drumming, shaping an intimate and spacious album of striking original compositions along with a rendition a Harold Arlen/Yip Harburg piece and one from Marc Copland.

Woods, Peter J.: Sucking Stones
Woods, Peter J.:
Sucking Stones

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $7.95    




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Exploring the intersection of harsh noise, spoken word, and conceptual composition, Peter J. Woods constructs a sonic meditation on Samuel Beckett's Molloy, weaving fragmented text, tense ambience, and intense sonic ruptures into a dynamic and gripping experience, where shifting textures and calculated silences evoke both philosophical depth and visceral tension.

Zingaro, Carlos / Carlos Bechegas / Ernesto Rodrigues : Spleen
Zingaro, Carlos / Carlos Bechegas / Ernesto Rodrigues :
Spleen

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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A fascinating live performance from Lisbon's Reverso Festival in 2024, where luminaries Carlos Zíngaro (violin), Ernesto Rodrigues (viola, crackle box), and Carlos Bechegas (flute, piccolo) intertwine their distinct approaches into an intricate tapestry that blends classical sensibilities with free improv exploration in a compelling journey through texture and timbre.

Isotope Ensemble: Caesium
Isotope Ensemble:
Caesium

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


Price: $16.95    




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Recorded live at CreativeFest #18 in Lisbon, the Isotope Ensemble channels the volatile and fluid nature of caesium through spontaneous improvisation, blending strings, brass, woodwinds, piano, electric guitars, modular synthesizer, electronics, and objects into a dynamic sonic reaction that reflects the element's unique liquid properties that make the isotope pivotal role in atomic timekeeping.

Luppi, Riccardo / Simone Massaron / Daniel Studer: One
Luppi, Riccardo / Simone Massaron / Daniel Studer:
One

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Recording in the studio in Milan, the trio of Riccardo Luppi on tenor & soprano saxophones and flutes, Simone Massaron on guitar & electronics, and Daniel Studer on double bass engage in a textural and exploratory dialogue, blending extended techniques, electronic manipulations, and spontaneous interplay across seven distinct ""Takes", each offering a unique approach to collective free improvisation.

Modelbau: 1x33.3
Modelbau:
1x33.3

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


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Recorded in March 2024 using an 8-track borrowed from Peter Duimelinks, Frans de Waard's Modelbau project presents a dark drone piece that envelops listeners in rich, immersive textures, exemplifying his adept manipulation of lo-fi equipment to create profound ambient soundscapes.

Schindler, Udo / Werner Dafeldecker / Gunnar Geisse: Travelling Sound Images - Cognitive Transfers [
Schindler, Udo / Werner Dafeldecker / Gunnar Geisse:
Travelling Sound Images - Cognitive Transfers [Trio]

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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In this live recording from Munich's Schnitzer& Studio, Udo Schindler's "Low Tone Studies" series expands through a collaboration with Werner Dafeldecker on double bass and Gunnar Geisse on laptop guitar, blending deep-register improvisations across double bass clarinet, cornet, saxophones, and electronic manipulations, exploring the convergence of acoustic resonance and digital textures.

Chase, Caleb: Looking At Bugs Under A Log
Chase, Caleb:
Looking At Bugs Under A Log

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


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Experimental composer Caleb Chase presents 15 succinct electroacoustic pieces that delve into intricate sound spatialization and panning techniques, crafting immersive auditory environments where layered textures and dynamic movements reveal hidden sonic details, rewarding attentive listening through headphones or stereo speakers.

Der Vierte Zustand: Layers
Der Vierte Zustand:
Layers

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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The Cologne-based free improvising trio Der Vierte Zustand — vocalist Hanna Schörken, guitarist Christina Zurhausen, and drummer Ramon Keck — om a compelling blend of experimental soundscapes, noise rock influences, and free jazz energy, driven by Schörken's acrobatic wordless vocals, Zurhausen's effects-laden guitar textures, and Keck's dynamic rhythms.

+DOG+: Our Beloved.....
+DOG+:
Our Beloved.....

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


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A fierce and immersive set of three extended noise pieces from the six-member experimental collective of Steve Davis, Bobby Almon, Chuck Foster, Edward Giles, LOB, and Mackenzie Kourie, recorded in multiple locations, blending dense textures, static-laced improvisation, and electroacoustic intensity into a raw and unapologetically visceral listening experience.

+DOG+: Peace
+DOG+:
Peace

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $9.95    




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+Dog+: The Family Music Book Vol. 5 [2 CDs]
+Dog+:
The Family Music Book Vol. 5 [2 CDs]

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $9.95    




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A sprawling double-CD of feral live improvisations recorded across Northeastern U.S. venues in 2023-2024, this fifth volume from +DOG+ brings together noise and experimental artists Steve Davis, Bobby Almon, Chuck Foster, Edward Giles, LOB, and Mackenzie Kourie in shifting configurations that conjure raw energy, anarchic spontaneity, and ecstatic sonic disarray.

+DOG+: The Light Of Our Lives [2 CDs]
+DOG+:
The Light Of Our Lives [2 CDs]

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $9.95    




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A two-CD immersion in live experimental noise by +DOG+'s Steve Davis and core collaborators, documented across multiple U.S. cities in 2024-25, weaving together feral improvisation, layered electronics, ambient detours, and cathartic sonic eruptions into a raw and immersive journey through texture, intensity, and collective sound exploration.

E.O.C. (Engineering Of Consent): Dreams
E.O.C. (Engineering Of Consent):
Dreams

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $9.95    




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An enigmatic electroacoustic project from Mexico City, E.O.C. (Engineering Of Consent) crafts layered, dramatic, and immersive soundscapes that blend dark ambient, noise, and experimental textures into a compelling exploration of human nature, perception, and the subtle forces shaping collective experience.

Elka Bong (Margolis / Wright / Bouchard): Without Walls
Elka Bong (Margolis / Wright / Bouchard):
Without Walls

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $9.95    




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Integrating live coding, field recordings, IFM synthesis, and an array of electroacoustic instrumentation, the trio of Al Margolis, Walter Wright, and Sara Bouchard craft an unbounded and exploratory work that embraces technological transformation and sensory disruption, channeling Marshall McLuhan's insights into a richly layered and prophetic sonic landscape.

+Felladog+: +Felladog+
+Felladog+:
+Felladog+

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


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A high-decibel collaboration between harsh noise veteran Steve Davis (+DOG+) and Cleveland sound artist Jim Fellahean Szudy (Fellahean), recorded in Massachusetts and Ohio, blending subterranean industrial textures with metal scraping, low drones, and brutal sonic ruptures across 14 dynamic tracks, delivering an hour of immersive and confrontational electro-industrial experimentation.

God Pussy: Rudimentar Desejo De Liberdade
God Pussy:
Rudimentar Desejo De Liberdade

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


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Brazilian noise artist Jhones Silva, aka God Pussy, delivers a brutal, uncompromising conglomerate of harsh electronic textures, abstract noise, and aggressive sonic distortion, employing pedals, synths, radios & noise generators in an intense DIY exploration of social chaos, urban corruption, and humanity's unfulfilled desire for freedom through confrontational electroacoustic compositions.

Heule / Leguia / Rivero / Escalante: An Inscrutable Bodily Discomforting Thing
Heule / Leguia / Rivero / Escalante:
An Inscrutable Bodily Discomforting Thing

(Kettle Hole Records -- USA )


Price: $12.95    




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A ferocious collision of free improvisation and noise, this blistering live session unites Jacob Felix Heule (drums), Teté Leguía (bass), Danishta Rivero (voice, electronics), and Martín Escalante (saxophone) in a 40-minute maelstrom of distortion, guttural textures, and fractured intensity, balancing moments of collective abstraction with sheer sonic intensity.

Honsinger, Tristan & The House Of Wasps: Noisy Sadness
Honsinger, Tristan & The House Of Wasps:
Noisy Sadness

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


Price: $16.95    




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A personal and evocative suite written during the isolation of the COVID-19 period, bringing together the legendary Tristan Honsinger (cello, vocal, narration) with his long-standing Tokyo-based ensemble, The House of Wasps — Yuriko Mukojima (violin, voice), Takashi Seo (double bass), and Shuichi Chino (piano) — in a performance that seamlessly blends chamber improvisation, storytelling, and emotional intensity.

Jonas, Chris / David Forlano / Gregg Koyle: Trio
Jonas, Chris / David Forlano / Gregg Koyle:
Trio

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


Price: $16.95    




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A focused and sonically adventurous trio recording from Santa Fe, New Mexico, bringing together saxophonist Chris Jonas, live-sampling artist and electronic musician David Forlano, and percussionist Gregg Koyle in a contemporary yet organic exploration of space, form, and texture through sharp saxophone lines, intricate sampling manipulations, and dynamic metallic percussion.

Loisel, Fred / Philippe Lenglet / Christian Vasseur: Priced And Cheap (Two Graphic Scores)
Loisel, Fred / Philippe Lenglet / Christian Vasseur:
Priced And Cheap (Two Graphic Scores)

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Interpreting Cornelius Cardew's elaborate 193-page Treatise and Earle Brown's minimalist Cheap Imitation, Fred Loisel (gong, electronics), Philippe Lenglet (prepared guitar), and Christian Vasseur (prepared ten-string Weissenborn) assign specific musical parameters to each graphic symbol, creating open compositions that balance individual expression with collective coherence.

Magical: The Gift Of Today
Magical:
The Gift Of Today

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $9.95    




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A visceral plunge into the depths of experimental noise from Massachusetts sound artist Magical, this release juxtaposes brief, deceptively titled tracks with relentless sonic assaults and divisive vocal moments, creating a disorienting yet compelling experience that shifts between the brutal and the mysterious.

Metal Chaos Ensemble: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
Metal Chaos Ensemble:
A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream

(Evil Clown -- USA )


Price: $12.95    




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A relentless and electrifying improv performance from the sextet Metal Chaos Ensemble blending the raw energy of electric bass and drums with an expansive arsenal of metallic percussion, electronics, and winds as the group takes listeners on a dynamic and unpredictable sonic journey, pushing the boundaries of structured free improvisation with "chaotic" precision.

MNE (Mikawa / Numata / Escalante): MNE Is Not NME
MNE (Mikawa / Numata / Escalante):
MNE Is Not NME

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $9.95    




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The trio of Toshiji Mikawa on electronics, Jun Numata (Doubtmusic) on guitar & electronics and Martin Escalante on saxophone for a superbly noisy and chaotic attack captured in Tokyo at Bar Isshee in 2023, two all-out assaults of clear electronic mayhem that would sit shoulder-to-shoulder with Borbetomagus and their kind; terrifyingly awesome!

Money : Money 2 [2 CDs]
Money :
Money 2 [2 CDs]

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $9.95    




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An enigmatic 2-CD release of glacial dark ambient and pulsing glitch from the elusive project Money, where each track-titled simply "money" — unfolds like a slow-moving tectonic shift, sculpting ominous, hollow textures with unsettling momentum; a minimalist package and a deeply immersive sonic enigma of brooding presence and uneasy stillness.

MouthWind (Van Schouwburg / Casserley): Corps Et Biens - Hommage à Robert Desnos
MouthWind (Van Schouwburg / Casserley):
Corps Et Biens - Hommage à Robert Desnos

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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A surreal and visceral homage to French poet Robert Desnos, this collaboration between Belgian vocal improviser Jean-Michel Van Schouwburg and British electroacoustic pioneer Lawrence Casserley transforms the human voice through expressive physicality and real-time electronic processing — fifteen vivid episodes unfolding as a dreamlike, humorous, and haunting exploration of language, body, and sound.

Nil by Nose: Pictures On Trains Repainted
Nil by Nose:
Pictures On Trains Repainted

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


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A collage of reinterpretations based on original tracks composed by Nil by Nose to accompany graffiti-covered train videos, this remix album features a diverse range of experimental artists reimagining those quick, raw compositions into a wildly creative and unpredictable audio journey through sound, decay, rhythm, and noise.

Parrinha, Bruno / Andrew Levine / Ernesto Rodrigues : Sensor Out Of Service
Parrinha, Bruno / Andrew Levine / Ernesto Rodrigues :
Sensor Out Of Service

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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In a live performance emphasizing minimalism and lowercase improvisation, Ernesto Rodrigues (viola, crackle box), Bruno Parrinha (bass clarinet), and Andrew Levine (Theremin, modular synth, crackle box, stereo field) engage in a nuanced exploration of subtle textures and sonic interactions, resulting in an immersive and introspective auditory experience.

Rodrigues, Ernesto / Carlos Santos / Miguel Mira: The Knowledge That Our Time Is Limited Can Inspire
Rodrigues, Ernesto / Carlos Santos / Miguel Mira:
The Knowledge That Our Time Is Limited Can Inspire Us

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Recorded live during the 2024 Creative Sources Cycle, violist Ernesto Rodrigues, cellist Miguel Mira, and analog synthesist Carlos Santos deliver a nuanced and exploratory collective improvisation, drawing on Rodrigues's delicate textural approach, Mira's lyrical sensitivity, and Santos's ethereal synth interactions, evoking an urgent reflection on the fleeting nature of time.

Rodrigues, Ernesto / Helena Espvall / Tracy Lisk : Illuminations
Rodrigues, Ernesto / Helena Espvall / Tracy Lisk :
Illuminations

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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A fluid and energetic improvisation recorded live at COSMOS in Lisbon, as Ernesto Rodrigues (viola, crackle box), Helena Espvall (cello), and Tracy Lisk (drums) engage in a texturally rich performance of scattered, bouncing string interplay, with percussion subtly framing the dialogue, resulting in a dynamic and layered exploration of sound.

Rodrigues, Ernesto / Jung-Jae Kim / Alvaro Rosso : Meari: Instant Waves
Rodrigues, Ernesto / Jung-Jae Kim / Alvaro Rosso :
Meari: Instant Waves

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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A live trio improvisation from violist Ernesto Rodrigues, tenor saxophonist Jung-Jae Kim, and bassist Alvaro Rosso, recorded at Lisbon's CreativeFest#18 at Casa do Comum, in Lisbon, unfolding as a 28-minute journey from hushed, lowercase textures to dynamic, scrabbly interplay, emphasizing timbral nuance and collective exploration in an intimate acoustic setting.

Rodrigues, Ernesto / Nuno Torres / Guilherme Rodrigues: Whispers In The Moonlight - In Seven Movemen
Rodrigues, Ernesto / Nuno Torres / Guilherme Rodrigues:
Whispers In The Moonlight - In Seven Movements [2CDs]

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Capturing a richly nuanced sonic journey across seven improvised movements from concerts in Berlin, Köln, and Munich, this 2-CD set from the Portuguese trio of Ernesto Rodrigues (viola), Guilherme Rodrigues (cello), and Nuno Torres (alto sax) presents a masterful exploration of intricate textures, hushed atmospherics, and lyrical interplay, woven into a vivid tapestry of contemporary European free improvisation.

Schindler, Udo / Max Arsava / Gunnar Geisse : Sightings And Stratifications - 2nd Investigation For
Schindler, Udo / Max Arsava / Gunnar Geisse :
Sightings And Stratifications - 2nd Investigation For Trio

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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A live document of free improvisation from Udo Schindler (clarinets, cornet, soprano sax), Max Arsava (piano, tapes, sampler, objects), and Gunnar Geisse (laptop guitar, virtual instruments), in a performance of pointillistic exchanges and layered textures that blend intricate acoustic and electronic timbres into a cohesive, exploratory sonic tapestry.

Stelzer, Howard: The Flemish Giants (Suburban Observances Vol. 5)
Stelzer, Howard:
The Flemish Giants (Suburban Observances Vol. 5)

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $9.95    




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A large-scale and meticulously deconstructed sonic exploration from Howard Stelzer, weaving layers of manipulated cassette tapes, tape players, and speakers with extensive processing from sonic luminaries Ralf Wehowsky, Brendan Murray, Linda Aubry Bullock, Bruno Duplant, Fani Konstantidou, and Andrew Zukerman — for a dense and unpredictable landscape where textures dissolve and reform in shifting abstractions.

Thee Checkered Shoed Dude: A 'Lil Test Of That
Thee Checkered Shoed Dude:
A 'Lil Test Of That

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


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Threes And Will & Huerequeque: Blood River Poort
Threes And Will & Huerequeque:
Blood River Poort

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


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A relentless and immersive sonic experience from Estonian experimental guitarist Threes And Will and noise artist Huerequeque, through two unrelenting compositions of heavy, pulsating guitar noise, evoking a throbbing, menacing atmosphere with an almost meditative intensity, channeling the South African Boer War into a raw and uncompromising exploration of texture, density, and sound.

Turbulence: Cyclonic and Anticyclonic Streams
Turbulence:
Cyclonic and Anticyclonic Streams

(Evil Clown -- USA )


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A sprawling improvisational storm from Evil Clown's Turbulence ensemble blending an expansive arsenal of woodwinds, brass, percussion, electronics, and custom instruments in a dynamic, shape-shifting performance where dense waves of sonority, shifting textures, and extended techniques collide, creating a jazz-inflected yet genre-defying exploration of sound from the Boston's ever-evolving collective.

Unredeemable (Tracy Lisk / Andrea Pensado): Preverbal
Unredeemable (Tracy Lisk / Andrea Pensado):
Preverbal

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


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A dynamic, spontaneous duo collaboration by percussionist Tracy-Lisk and multi-disciplinary performer Andrea-Pensado, this LEM-347 release unfolds through drumming, cymbal washes, voice and live electronics into a fluid, improvisatory dialogue that balances rhythmic sensitivity and textural exploration within an intimate, acutely reactive sound world.

Unsub: Ambitious Victim
Unsub:
Ambitious Victim

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $9.95    




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An intense and texturally rich album from the Los Angeles duo of Kevin Bernier and Steve Davis, blending heavy guitar drones, rhythmic pulses, post-rock structures, and synth atmospheres across six expansive tracks that oscillate between moody abstraction and beat-driven momentum, forging a dark yet melodic hybrid of noise, ambient, and industrial-infused experimentation.

Unsub: Suffer Apathy
Unsub:
Suffer Apathy

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


Price: $9.95    




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A collaborative ambient work from sound artists, LA-based guitarist Fetusk and Massachusetts-based synthesizer Steven Davis, blending subtly layered guitars, drones, and synth textures in a spacious, contemplative environment that unfolds slowly and delicately, drawing the listener into a refined and immersive electroacoustic soundscape.

Van Schouwburg, Jean-Michel / Nuno Torres / Ernesto Rodrigues / Joao Madeira / Carlos Santos  : La R
Van Schouwburg, Jean-Michel / Nuno Torres / Ernesto Rodrigues / Joao Madeira / Carlos Santos :
La Rambarde Des Songes, Les Congruences Des Soupirs

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


Price: $16.95    




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A hushed and enigmatic quintet improvisation featuring Jean-Michel Van Schouwburg's extended vocal techniques alongside Nuno Torres (alto saxophone), Ernesto Rodrigues (viola, crackle box), João Madeira (double bass), and Carlos Santos (modular synthesizer), unfolding in reductionist, pointillistic interplay that explores subtle texture, utterance, and resonance.

Zilmrah: Hallucinatory X-Ray Visions
Zilmrah:
Hallucinatory X-Ray Visions

(Love Earth Music -- USA )


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The debut full-length from Lawry Romani's noise/drone project Zilmrah blends manipulated samples, modular synths, and handcrafted electroacoustic instruments into intriguingly distorted yet spacious soundscapes, balancing hypnotic rhythms with dadaist absurdity and dense sonic experimentation in a captivating journey of cut-up electronics and immersive drones.

Nabatov, Simon / Mark Helias / Tom Rainey: Assamblage
Nabatov, Simon / Mark Helias / Tom Rainey:
Assamblage

(Listen! Foundation (Fundacja Sluchaj!) -- Poland )


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A far-ranging transatlantic trio session from pianist Simon Nabatov, bassist Mark Helias, and drummer Tom Rainey, capturing a dynamic fusion of composed and collective free jazz, as Nabatov's intricate compositions burst with frenetic energy, shifting between exuberant rhythmic interplay, explosive improvisation, and richly textured sonic landscapes in an electrifying set of performances.

Perelman, Ivo / Tyshawn Sorey: Paralell Aesthetics [2 CDs]
Perelman, Ivo / Tyshawn Sorey:
Paralell Aesthetics [2 CDs]

(Listen! Foundation (Fundacja Sluchaj!) -- Poland )


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A fearless and fluid exchange between saxophonist Ivo Perelman and drummer/pianist Tyshawn Sorey, this double album captures the duo's extraordinary chemistry, shifting between blistering intensity and spacious, exploratory passages as Sorey alternates between drums and piano, forging intricate dialogues with Perelman's masterful phrasing in a boundless and deeply expressive sonic journey.

Remedy (Thomas Heberer / Joe Fonda / Joe Hertenstein): Hipp Hooray - Celbrating Centenial of Yutta H
Remedy (Thomas Heberer / Joe Fonda / Joe Hertenstein):
Hipp Hooray - Celbrating Centenial of Yutta Hipp

(Listen! Foundation (Fundacja Sluchaj!) -- Poland )


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Trumpeter Thomas Heberer, bassist Joe Fonda, and drummer Joe Hertenstein celebrate the centennial of pioneering German pianist Jutta Hipp with Hipp Hooray, a set of nine compositions inspired by her life and legacy, not as a recreation of her sound but as a vibrant and personal tribute, capturing the resilience, innovation, and artistic spirit of a musician whose influence transcended generations and borders.

Sjostrom, Harri: SoundScapes #4 Festival Berlin 2023 [3 CDs]
Sjostrom, Harri:
SoundScapes #4 Festival Berlin 2023 [3 CDs]

(Listen! Foundation (Fundacja Sluchaj!) -- Poland )


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A remarkable live document of Finnish saxophonist Harri Sjöström's SoundScapes #4 festival in Berlin, bringing together 19 extraordinary musicians from across Europe, Australia, and the U.S. for a series of improvised performances from intimate duos to expansive octets, highlighting spontaneous collaborations all driven by creative risk-taking, deep listening, and a profound sense of musical trust.

Musicworks Magazine: #150 Winter 2024/25 [MAGAZINE + CD]
Musicworks Magazine:
#150 Winter 2024/25 [MAGAZINE + CD]

(Musicworks -- Canada )


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Canada's premiere music magazine dedicated to experimental music, improvisation, and sound art, featuring interviews with Maylee Todd, Joshua Van Tassel, Kaïa Kater, and Alexis Baro, alongside coverage of Chuck Copenace, Kalaisan Kalaichelvan, and The Burning Hell, with an accompanying CD of tracks from the issue's featured musicians, offering great inside into the contemporary creative music scene.

Brotzmann, Peter / Heather Leigh: Ears Are Filled With Wonder
Brotzmann, Peter / Heather Leigh:
Ears Are Filled With Wonder

(Not Two -- Austria )


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Brotzmann continued to surprise in eclectic pairings, here pitting his tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, tarogato, and clarinet against Heather Leigh's pedal steel guitar, recorded during a tour of Poland where the two paused from big bands, trios, quartets, and duos to record this gem.

Chrysakis, Thanos: Psyche
Chrysakis, Thanos:
Psyche

(Eternal Music Projects -- Australia )


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Exploring the depths and boundaries of the psyche through seven compelling electroacoustic compositions, Greek composer Thanos Chrysakis delivers a deeply psychedelic, mysterious, and immersive sonic journey, masterfully blending electronic textures and acousmatic elements that resonate within the listener's consciousness, psyche, and imagination — a vivid reflection on complex inner landscapes.

Fonda, Joe Quartet (w/ Wadada Leo Smith / Satoko Fujii / Tizano Tononi): Eyes On The Horizon
Fonda, Joe Quartet (w/ Wadada Leo Smith / Satoko Fujii / Tizano Tononi):
Eyes On The Horizon

(Long Song Records -- Italy )


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NY Bassist-composer Joe Fonda leads an exceptional quartet featuring trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, pianist Satoko Fujii, and drummer Tiziano Tononi in a profound tribute to his mentor Smith, skillfully blending compositional clarity with collective improvisation in a deeply resonant and lyrically intricate musical conversation that reflects inspiration, respect, and artistic integrity.

Maier, Giovanni / Alexander Hawkins: Two For Keith
Maier, Giovanni / Alexander Hawkins:
Two For Keith

(Long Song Records -- Italy )


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Recorded live in the studio in Trieste, Italy, bassist Giovanni Maier and pianist Alexander Hawkins deliver a deeply expressive and adventurous duo session dedicated to the late, great Keith Tippett, weaving spontaneous improvisations and dynamic interplay in a heartfelt homage that reflects Tippett's profound influence and creative spirit.

Martin, Luke: To Be Worthy of Pessoa
Martin, Luke:
To Be Worthy of Pessoa

(Editions Verde -- USA )


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Drawing inspiration from Fernando Pessoa's "The Book of Disquiet," composer Luke Martin leads the ensemble Ordinary Affects — Morgan Evans-Weiler & Francesca Caruso (violin), Jordan Dykstra (viola), Laura Cetilia (cello), J.P.A. Falzone (vibes) and Luke Damrosch (farfisa organ) — through two introspective, quietly evolving compositions of minimalistic beauty creating thoughtful sonic dialogues.

Schindler, Udo / Sandy Ewen / Damon Smith: Munich Sound Studies Vols. 4, 5 & 6 [3 CDs]
Schindler, Udo / Sandy Ewen / Damon Smith:
Munich Sound Studies Vols. 4, 5 & 6 [3 CDs]

(Balance Point Acoustics -- USA )


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An expansive 3-CD document recorded live across three Munich venues in May 2023, featuring Udo Schindler (clarinets, saxophones, brass), Sandy Ewen (electric guitar), and Damon Smith (double bass), each session enhanced by collaborators Karina Erhard, Jaap Blonk, and Sebastiano Tramontana, in an inventive series of improvisations of dynamic interplay and innovative sonic experiments.

Turbulence Orchestra & Sub-Units: Smear Out the Difficulties (Double Live) [2 CDs]
Turbulence Orchestra & Sub-Units:
Smear Out the Difficulties (Double Live) [2 CDs]

(Evil Clown -- USA )


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Bringing together a powerful 20-member ensemble, Turbulence Orchestra — led by David Peck and featuring Bonnie Kane, John Loggia, Glynis Lomon, and a diverse array of improvisers — unleashes an expansive and dynamic improvisational journey, combining dense textures, radical instrumentation, and structured spontaneity through novel conducting techniques for a set of unique sonic narratives.

Architeuthis Walks on Land (Amy Cimini / Katherine Young): Architeuthis Walks on Land
Architeuthis Walks on Land (Amy Cimini / Katherine Young):
Architeuthis Walks on Land

(Set Projects -- USA )


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Cimnari, Matteo: Mental Core Drilling
Cimnari, Matteo:
Mental Core Drilling

(FMR -- UK )


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Italian composer and multi-instrumentalist Matteo Ciminari leads an adventurous sextet through a labyrinth of polyrhythms, dissonant harmonies, and unexpected textures, with virtuosic contributions from Maurizio Moscatelli, Simone Maggio, Mattia Borraccetti, Michele Sperandio, and Luca Orselli, creating an unpredictable yet lyrical fusion of progressive structure, free jazz, and playful experimentation.

Dunmalll, Paul (Dunmall / Sanders / Bellatalla / Adams): Jazz Suite Outcome Of Choice
Dunmalll, Paul (Dunmall / Sanders / Bellatalla / Adams):
Jazz Suite Outcome Of Choice

(FMR -- UK )


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Recorded at Birmingham's Custard Factory in 1999, tenor saxophonist Paul Dunmall leads drummer Mark Sanders, bassist Roberto Bellatalla, and guitarist John Adams through a set of Dunmall compositions, delivering lyrically expressive free jazz improvisations that blend dynamic interaction with inventive melodic exploration.

Fujii, Satoko Tokyo Trio: Dream A Dream
Fujii, Satoko Tokyo Trio:
Dream A Dream

(Libra -- Japan )


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Pianist Satoko Fujii's Tokyo Trio, featuring bassist Takashi Sugawa and drummer Ittetsu Takemura, expertly balances structured compositions with intuitive improvisation on their third album, recorded in Paris after touring the material across Japan and Europe, exploring shifting moods and intricate interplay through richly lyrical piano lines, subtle rhythmic dialogue, and inventive collective expression.

Gjerstad, Frode: Stavanger 9 9 2024
Gjerstad, Frode:
Stavanger 9 9 2024

(FMR -- UK )


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A live 2024 performance at Spor 5 in Stavanger, Norway, uniting saxophonist Frode Gjerstad with pianist Margaux Oswald and drummer Ivar Myrset Asheim in an engaging set of collective free improvisation marked by dynamic interplay, impressive dialog from reserved introspection to expansive kinetic energy across shifting textures and intensities.

Hemispheres  : II
Hemispheres :
II

(FMR -- UK )


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A cross-cultural instrumental suite uniting British and Australian musicians, featuring the resonant didgeridoo and rhythmic sticks of Paul Rider-Boon, the rich woodwinds of Susie Hodder-Williams and Chris Caldwell, atmospheric electronics and guitar from Sam Hodder, and the expressive voice of Clifton Bieundurry, spiritually merging indigenous sound with contemporary improv and electronica.

Henderson, Joe / Kenny Dorham / Andrew Hill / McCoy Tyner: Our Thing to In 'N Out Revisited
Henderson, Joe / Kenny Dorham / Andrew Hill / McCoy Tyner:
Our Thing to In 'N Out Revisited

(ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd -- Switzerland )


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Joe Henderson, alongside Kenny Dorham and Andrew Hill, revisits the essence of the 'New Thing' in jazz with the remasters and reissues of Our Thing to In 'N Out, showcasing mastery of both conservative and adventurous impulses through a sly blend of inside and outside tactics, marked by intricate solos and dynamic group interplay that highlight the evolving soundscape of early 60s Blue Note recordings.

Kunz, Christopher / Florian Fischer: Die Unwucht, Disperation And Focus First Visit
Kunz, Christopher / Florian Fischer:
Die Unwucht, Disperation And Focus First Visit

(ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd -- Switzerland )


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German saxophonist Christopher Kunz and drummer Florian Fischer capture the essence of German forests in their outdoor recording, titled to translate as 'The Unbalance, Desperation and Focus,' where sauntering saxophone and dynamic drums blend with environmental sounds to evoke a profound intimacy, growing with each listen and inviting deep engagement with nature's wild and humane aspects.

La Noed (w/ Carlos Mascolo): De la liberte
La Noed (w/ Carlos Mascolo):
De la liberte

(FMR -- UK )


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Inspired by Maggie Nelson's reflections on freedom, this intuitive and boundary-defying quintet — featuring saxophonists Simona Castria and Angelo Manicone, Carlo Mascolo on no-input trombone, Valerio Metteo on organismic synthesizers, and João Pedro Viegas on bass clarinet — explores collective improvisation as a form of resistance, creating a deeply expressive tapestry untethered from ego or hierarchy.

Leap Of Faith: Decoding the Evolution of Meaning
Leap Of Faith:
Decoding the Evolution of Meaning

(Evil Clown -- USA )


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Boston-based improvisational ensemble Leap of Faith, led by multi-instrumentalist David Peck (PEK) and cellist Glynis Lomon, presents a drummerless seven-piece configuration recorded live at Evil Clown Headquarters, navigating expansive free improvisation with horns, strings, electronics, and unconventional percussion in an explorative chamber-like performance of subtle dynamics and spontaneous interplay

Maneri, Joe / Tyson Rogers / Jacob Braverman: In The Shadow, First Visit
Maneri, Joe / Tyson Rogers / Jacob Braverman:
In The Shadow, First Visit

(ezz-thetics by Hat Hut Records Ltd -- Switzerland )


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Capturing a multidimensional dialogue through breathy microtones, atonal piano fragments, and ambiguous percussion, Joe Maneri on sax and clarinet, Tyson Rogers on piano, and Jacob Braverman on drums craft abstract improvisations exploring the delicate interplay of shadow and light, revealing emotional nuances and identity in richly layered, spontaneous constructions of impressive expressive intensity.

Toyozumi, Sabu / Richard Allan Bates / Rick Countryman: The Separation of Sound and Space
Toyozumi, Sabu / Richard Allan Bates / Rick Countryman:
The Separation of Sound and Space

(FMR -- UK )


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The trio of Sabu Toyozumi, Richard Allan Bates, and Rick Countryman delve into a contemplative exploration anchored by Bates's electric upright bass, whose resonant tones foster rich harmonic dialogues between Toyozumi's textured percussion and Countryman's fluid alto saxophone, emphasizing the nuanced interplay of sound and space.

Transcendence (Bob Gluck / Christopher Dean Sullivan / Karl Latham): Music Of Pat Metheny
Transcendence (Bob Gluck / Christopher Dean Sullivan / Karl Latham):
Music Of Pat Metheny

(FMR -- UK )


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Inspired by the compositions of Pat Metheny, the Transcendence trio of pianist Bob Gluck, bassist Christopher Dean Sullivan, and drummer Karl Latham blends intent listening and explorative improvisational mastery into an expressive and dynamic performance, recorded in parallel with Gluck's book Pat Metheny: Stories Beyond Words in a heart-felt and sincere tribute to the guitarist's work.

Tret Trio (Ron Hall / Tobias Weindorf / Phillipp Van Endert): Crow Jam
Tret Trio (Ron Hall / Tobias Weindorf / Phillipp Van Endert):
Crow Jam

(FMR -- UK )


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A beautifully lyrical and introspective trio recording from saxophonist Rob Hall, keyboardist Tobias Weindorf, and guitarist Philipp van Endert, sharing compositional duties across a set of chamber-like modern jazz works recorded in Germany, where nuanced improvisation, melodic sensitivity, and a refined sense of space define this elegant and democratic debut from the pan-European Tret Trio.

Zero Point (Rick Countryman / German Bringas / Itzam Cano / Gabriel Lauber): Determinism
Zero Point (Rick Countryman / German Bringas / Itzam Cano / Gabriel Lauber):
Determinism

(FMR -- UK )


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An exciting meeting of free improvisers featuring saxophonists Rick Countryman and Germán Bringas — whose synesthetic explorations have defined Mexico City's free jazz underground since the '90s with his band Zero Point — updated here with bassist Itzam Cano and drummer Gabriel Lauber, Countryman joining while in Mexico City for this fiercely interactive 2022 session of profound sonic reflections.

Cocks, Laura: FATHM [VINYL]
Cocks, Laura:
FATHM [VINYL]

(Out Of Your Head Records -- USA )


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Flutist and TAK Ensemble member Laura Cocks crafts an intimate, breath-driven solo work that blurs sound and silence, guiding listeners through fragmented melodies, hushed textures, and resonant pauses, offering a deeply personal and poetic meditation on presence, absence, and the physicality of listening.

Hemphill Stringtet, The : Plays the Music of Julius Hemphill
Hemphill Stringtet, The :
Plays the Music of Julius Hemphill

(Out Of Your Head Records -- USA )


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Celebrating the profound compositional legacy of Julius Hemphill through inventive string adaptations of his saxophone quartet and sextet works, violinists Curtis Stewart and Sam Bardfeld, violist Stephanie Griffin, and cellist Tomeka Reid channel Abdul Wadud's expressive spirit, transforming Hemphill's blues-inflected jazz into vividly textured chamber improvisations with lyrical intensity.



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