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Goldstein, Malcolm / John Heward / Rainer Wiens: Chants caches
Goldstein, Malcolm / John Heward / Rainer Wiens:
Chants caches

(Ambiances Magnetiques -- Canada )


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The trio of Rainer Wiens, John Heward, and composer/ improviser Malcolm Goldstein on guitar, drums, and violin respectively, in their first album.

Golia, Vinny & Urs Leimgruber: Empiricism in the West
Golia, Vinny & Urs Leimgruber:
Empiricism in the West

(Relative Pitch -- USA )


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Two amazing wind players - saxophonist, clarinetist and flautist Vinny Golia and saxophonist Urs Leimgruber - in a series of free improvising duos pushing their instruments into unusual and captivating territories.

Gonzalez, Dennis Yells at Eels: Resurrection and Life
Gonzalez, Dennis Yells at Eels:
Resurrection and Life

(Ayler -- France )


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Named for the miraculous recovery of drummer and AACM founder Alvin Fielder, who travelled to Dallas in 2010 to record with trumpeter Gonzalez and his sons bassist Aaron and vibraphonist Stefan, with Gaika James on trombone.

Gonzalez, Dennis Yells at Eels: Cape of Storms
Gonzalez, Dennis Yells at Eels:
Cape of Storms

(Ayler -- France )


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Trumpeter Gonzalez's band with sons, bassist Aaron Gonzalez and drummer Stefan Gonzalez, joined by saxophonist Tim Green and legendary UK/South African drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo.

Gonzalez, Dennis Yells at Eels: Colorado at Clinton
Gonzalez, Dennis Yells at Eels:
Colorado at Clinton

(Ayler -- France )


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Trumpeter & cornetist Dennis Gonzalez' Yells At Eels with sons Aaron Gonzalez on bass and Stefan Gonzalez on drums adds Aakash Mittal (Rudresh Mahanthappa, Ravish Momin) on alto sax for a dynamic studio release of Gonzalez and Mittal compositions.

Gottschalk, Kurt: 24b
Gottschalk, Kurt:
24b

(Batterrie -- USA )


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Two introspective works of heavily saturated acoustic guitar form Ecstasy Mule's Kurt Gottschalk (aka Casey G), lovely musings for dark days.

Green, Craig + Dave King: Moontower
Green, Craig + Dave King:
Moontower

(Long Song Records -- Italy )


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Improvisers Craig Green (guitars, electronics) and Dave King (drums, percussion, organ) recorded and mixed this haunting album in two days, successfully creating a dark and moody virtual soundtrack.

Gregorio, Guillermo / Mats Gustafsson  / Kjell Nordeson: Background Music
Gregorio, Guillermo / Mats Gustafsson / Kjell Nordeson:
Background Music

(Hatology -- Switzerland )


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Gregorio, Guillermo / Pandelis Karayorgis / Steve Swell: Window and Doorway
Gregorio, Guillermo / Pandelis Karayorgis / Steve Swell:
Window and Doorway

(Driff Records -- USA )


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The trio of Guillermo Gregorio (clarinet), Steve Swell (trombone) and Pandelis Karayorgis (piano) use their unique selection of instruments to play an original set of composition and improv.

Gricer: Gricer
Gricer:
Gricer

(Taut Recordings -- Great Britain )


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Grimal, Alexandra / Giovanni Di Domenico: Chergui [2 CDs]
Grimal, Alexandra / Giovanni Di Domenico:
Chergui [2 CDs]

(Ayler -- France )


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Saxophonist Alexandra Grimal recorded this double CD with pianist Giovanni Di Domenico a the Theatre Du Chatelet, in Paris, France, for adventurous dialog in a dynamic set of original Di Domenico compositions plus freely improvised work, both duo and solo.

Grosse Abfahrt: Erstes Luftschiffe Zu Kalifornien
Grosse Abfahrt:
Erstes Luftschiffe Zu Kalifornien

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Grossman, Richard: Where The Sky Ended
Grossman, Richard:
Where The Sky Ended

(Hatology -- Switzerland )


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Pianist Richard Grossman in a trio with double bassist Ken Filiano and percussionist Alex Cline, playing freely improvised jazz in a live setting.

Gruppo Di Improvvisazione Nuova Consonanza: 1967-1975
Gruppo Di Improvvisazione Nuova Consonanza:
1967-1975

(Edition Rz -- Germany )


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A very forward-thinking Italian composers and improvising collective from the mid-60's and early 70s noted for having Ennio Morricone on trumpet, and Frederic Rzewski appearing.

Guilbeault, Normand Ensemble: Live at Upstairs 2008. Hommage a Mingus
Guilbeault, Normand Ensemble:
Live at Upstairs 2008. Hommage a Mingus

(Ambiances Jazz -- Canada )


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The Normand Guilbeault Ensemble with Jean Derome, Matthieu Belanger, &c. continue to create incredible interpretations of the music of Charles Mingus.

Guy, Barry / Eddie Prevost / Evan Parker / Keith Rowe: Supersession [REMASTERED, REPACKAGED, ADDITIO
Guy, Barry / Eddie Prevost / Evan Parker / Keith Rowe:
Supersession [REMASTERED, REPACKAGED, ADDITIONAL TEXT]

(Matchless -- Great Britain )


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Recorded at a concert in London, September 1984, this supersession brings AMM stalwarts Keith Rowe and Eddie Prevost together with saxophonist Evan Parker and bassist Barry Guy for an amazingly diverse and cohesive long improvisation.

Haker-Flaten New York Quartet, Ingebrigt (McPhee / Wooley / Morris): Now Is
Haker-Flaten New York Quartet, Ingebrigt (McPhee / Wooley / Morris):
Now Is

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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Bassist Ingebrigt Haker-Flaten is joined by key improvisers Joe McPhee (sax), Joe Morris (guitar) and Nate Wooley (trumpet) for this improvised studio recording, free improvisation with the influence of swing and blues.

 
Halliwell, Graham:
Recorded Delivery

(Confront -- Great Britain )


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Saxophonist Halliwell appears here in three duo performances with Rhodri Davies playing E-bowed harp; Steve Roden with extracts from his "resonantlighttones"; and Mark Wastell on tam-tam.

Halvorson Trio, Mary : Dragon's Head
Halvorson Trio, Mary :
Dragon's Head

(Firehouse 12 Records -- USA )


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Brooklyn guitarist Mary Halvorson in her 1st release with her trio of bassist John Hebert & drummer Ches Smith, experimenting with harmonic, melodic & rhythmic components.

Halvorson, Mary & Pavone, Jessica: Thin Air
Halvorson, Mary & Pavone, Jessica:
Thin Air

(Thirsty Ear -- USA )


Price: $14.95    




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Beautiful string work and lovely and unusual vocals from the duo of Mary Halvorson & Jessica Pavone, music of "stark clarity and introspection."

Halvorson, Mary / Kirk Knuffke / Matt Wilson: Sifter
Halvorson, Mary / Kirk Knuffke / Matt Wilson:
Sifter

(Relative Pitch -- USA )


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Presenting compositions from all three players, the NY-based trio of Kirk Knuffke (cornet), Mary Halvorson (guitar) & Matt Wilson (drums) this exceptional trio play a stripped down, rocking blend of free form improvisation.

Halvorson, Mary Quintet: Bending Bridges
Halvorson, Mary Quintet:
Bending Bridges

(Firehouse 12 Records -- USA )


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Brooklyn-based guitarist/composer Mary Halvorson's second recording with her amazing working quintet of trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson, saxophonist Jon Irabagon, bassist John Hebert, and drummer Ches Smith.

Halvorson, Mary Septet: Illusionary Sea
Halvorson, Mary Septet:
Illusionary Sea

(Firehouse 12 Records -- USA )


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Mary Halvorson leads her Septet with Jonathan Finlayson (trumpet), Jon Irabagon (alto sax), Ingrid Laubrock (tenor saxophone), Jacob Garchik (trombone), John Hebert (bass) & Ches Smith (drums) through 6 original compositions and a Robert Wyatt cover!

Halvorson, Mary: Bending Bridges [2 VINYL LPs]
Halvorson, Mary:
Bending Bridges [2 VINYL LPs]

(Firehouse 12 Records -- USA )


Price: $44.95    




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Limited edition LP of Brooklyn-based guitarist/composer Mary Halvorson's second recording with her amazing working quintet of trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson, saxophonist Jon Irabagon, bassist John Hebert, and drummer Ches Smith.

Halvorson, Mary: Reverse Blue
Halvorson, Mary:
Reverse Blue

(Relative Pitch -- USA )


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Guitarist Mary Halvorson's project with Chris Speed on sax & clarinet, Eivind Opsvik on bass, and Tomas Fuijwara on drums, a band formed for a one-off concert at the Blue Note in NYC, that continued on based on the strength of the bond between them, as heard on this superb release.

Haynes, Justin: Birder
Haynes, Justin:
Birder

(Barnyard -- Canada )


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Birder started as a piece for solo tenor banjo to study of the music of Charlie Parker (Bird), an exhaustive work with Christine Duncan's trombone and theremin at the end.

Helary, Sylvaine : Spring Roll / Printemps [2 CDs]
Helary, Sylvaine :
Spring Roll / Printemps [2 CDs]

(Ayler -- France )


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A hybrid of theater, music, sound poetry and political manifesto from Sylvaine Helary, focused on the "Arab Spring" in Egypt, using intertwining words and voices around the quartet performances of Hugues Mayot, Sylvain Lemetre, Antonin Rayon and Sylvaine Helary.

Hemingway Quartet, Gerry: The Whimbler
Hemingway Quartet, Gerry:
The Whimbler

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


Price: $13.95    




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Hemphill, Julius and Peter Kowald: Live at Kassiopeia [2 CDs]
Hemphill, Julius and Peter Kowald:
Live at Kassiopeia [2 CDs]

(NoBusiness -- Lithuania )


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The late great saxophonist Julian Hemphill and bassist Peter Kowald, essential free jazz players from NY and Germany, performing solo and as a duo live at Kassiopeia, Wuppertal in 1987.

Herculaneum: Herculaneum III
Herculaneum:
Herculaneum III

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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Ranging from trio to septet, Herculaneum incorporates a chamber aesthetic into modern improvisational aesthetic with graceful expressiveness and compositional power.

Hertenstein / Niggenkemper / Heberer: HNH
Hertenstein / Niggenkemper / Heberer:
HNH

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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The German born NYC-based trio of quarter-tone trumpeter Thomas Heberer, drummer Joe Hertenstein and bassist Pascal Niggenkemperer, bringing European perspectives to jazz with a NY flavor.

Hertenstein, Joe HNH (Hertenstein / Niggenkemper / Heberer): [2nd release]
Hertenstein, Joe HNH (Hertenstein / Niggenkemper / Heberer):
[2nd release]

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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Drummer Joe Herteinstein's followup to his 1st Clean Feed HNH album from his New York trio with Pascal Niggenkemper on bass and Thomas Heberer on cornet, adding a New York attitude to European modern jazz, with oustanding playing using a mix of traditional and inventive approaches.

Les Poules (Joane Hetu / Diane Labrosse / Danielle Palardy Roger): Prairie Orange
Les Poules (Joane Hetu / Diane Labrosse / Danielle Palardy Roger):
Prairie Orange

(Ambiances Magnetiques -- Canada )


Price: $14.95    




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Nine new works from the trio of Joane Hetu (sax, voice), Diane Labrosse (sampler, voice), and Danielle Palardy Roger (percussion, voice) with a moody and haunting atmosphere.

Hetu / Labrosse / Roger: Les Poules; Les contes de l'amere loi
Hetu / Labrosse / Roger:
Les Poules; Les contes de l'amere loi

(Ambiances Magnetiques -- Canada )


Price: $14.95    




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CD reissue of the 1990 concept LP based on themes of man and machine, programming and intuition. A strange synthesis of freedom and imagination.

Hetu, Joane : Tryptique Musique d'hiver
Hetu, Joane :
Tryptique Musique d'hiver

(Ambiances Magnetiques -- Canada )


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A specially priced box set bringing together all three CDs from Joane Hetu of music about the winter: Musique d'hiver, Nouvelle musique d'hiver and Recits de neige.

Hetu, Joane: Castor et compagnie
Hetu, Joane:
Castor et compagnie

(Ambiances Magnetiques -- Canada )


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With lyrics inspired by Hindu erotic books, Arabic love games, and sensual songs; Joane Hetu presents her first CD of her own music with accompaniment from Jean Derome, Diane Labrosse, and Pierre Tanguay.

Hetu, Joane: Nouvelle Musique d'Hiver
Hetu, Joane:
Nouvelle Musique d'Hiver

(Ambiances Magnetiques -- Canada )


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Beautiful, mysterious improvised compositions with spoken interludes, recorded live in March 2003 at the first Montréal/Nouvelles Musiques (MNM) festival.

Hobbs, Jim Fully Celebrated Orchestra: Peace & Pig Grease
Hobbs, Jim Fully Celebrated Orchestra:
Peace & Pig Grease

(Silkheart -- Sweden )


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Jim Hobbs piano-less trio in an "emboldened program of muscular angularity Ornette-ish harmolodic lullaby and punk-rock deviousness."

Hobson's Choice: Of The Waves
Hobson's Choice:
Of The Waves

(Barnyard -- Canada )


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Canada's songwriting Hobson's Choice has developed into a tightly knit ensemble embracing elements of jazz, chamber, and singer-songwriter traditions, with sound-worlds ranging from midnight deep-woods marimba ballads to sunny cicada-sung anthems.

Hocevar, Dre Trio (De Looze / St.Louis / Hocevar / Pluta): Coding of Evidentially
Hocevar, Dre Trio (De Looze / St.Louis / Hocevar / Pluta):
Coding of Evidentially

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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A multinational jazz trio using compositional and improvisational approaches, led by drummer Dre Hocevar, with Bram De Looze on piano, and Lester St. Louis on cello, plus NY electronics artist Sam Pluta providing signal processing on the title track.

Hooker, William / Liudas Mockunas: Live At Vilnius Jazz Festival
Hooker, William / Liudas Mockunas:
Live At Vilnius Jazz Festival

(NoBusiness -- Lithuania )


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A demanding duo from New York drummer William Hooker and Lithunian saxophonist Liudas Mockunas, performing live at the 2013 Vilnius Jazz Festival, hard-edged and rugged free music from two outstanding players.

Hooker, William / Thomas Chapin: Crossing Points
Hooker, William / Thomas Chapin:
Crossing Points

(NoBusiness -- Lithuania )


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A collosal encounter of drummer William Hooker and the late wind player Thomas Chapin performing at the 9th Street Gallery in NYC in 1992, 3 massive improvisations from the jazz underground.

Hopson, Holland / James Keepnews: Hunting and Gathering
Hopson, Holland / James Keepnews:
Hunting and Gathering

(Metaharmonic -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Houle, Viviane: Treize
Houle, Viviane:
Treize

(Drip Audio -- Canada )


Price: $13.95    




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Out free improvising vocalist Viviane Houle's debut solo release in duos with a veritable who's-who of Vancouver's finest improvisers including Peggy Lee, Jesse Zubot, &c. &c.

Howard, Earl / Denman Maroney  : Fire Song
Howard, Earl / Denman Maroney :
Fire Song

(erstwhile -- USA )


Price: $13.95    




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Hubback / Peijnenburg: Arrows
Hubback / Peijnenburg:
Arrows

(FMR -- Great Britain )


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Sound sculptist and percussionist Steve Hubback met with Dutch saxophonist Ad Peijnenburg on baritone and sopranino in a release of thoughtful and mesmerizing improvisation.

Hubsch's Primordial Soup, Carl Ludwig: Primordial Soup
Hubsch's Primordial Soup, Carl Ludwig:
Primordial Soup

(Red Toucan -- Canada )


Price: $14.95    




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IKB: Monochrome Bleu Sans Titre
IKB:
Monochrome Bleu Sans Titre

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Referencing the work of French artist and composer Yves Klein, this large group of Creative Sources regulars perform the 4 part Monochrome Bleu Sans Titre, a subtle and rich work of acoustic and electronic improvisation.

Ima Ensemble: Tumma
Ima Ensemble:
Tumma

(Eema Records -- Canada )


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Toronto percussionist Debashis Sinha's first release as the Ima Ensemble features the vocals of Toronto world music singers Jayne Brown and Sophia Grigoriadis.

Inhabitants: The Furniture Moves Underneath
Inhabitants:
The Furniture Moves Underneath

(Drip Audio -- USA )


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Vancouver 4-piece with members from Fond of Tigers, Tony Wilson 6Tet, Carsick, &c, merging jazz, noise rock and free improv into music with few sonic boundaries.

International Nothing, The: Mainstream
International Nothing, The:
Mainstream

(Ftarri -- Japan )


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International Nothing, The: The Dark Side of Success
International Nothing, The:
The Dark Side of Success

(Ftarri -- Japan )


Price: $14.95    




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The duo of Berlin clarinetists Kai Fagaschinski and Michael Thieke (The Magic I.D.) create rich, evolving soundscapes using tones and odd interjections in unison and in dissonance, dark works of subtle beauty in unique sound oriented compositions.

Ishiwarizakura: Okuno Hosomichi
Ishiwarizakura:
Okuno Hosomichi

(Magaibutsu Limited -- Japan )


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A live recording of this quartet from the Iwate Prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan, improvised an29730d impressive rock from Yoshida Tatsuya (drums), Nasuno Mitsuru (bass), Kita Naoki (violin) and Murakami Naoki (guitar).

 
Ist (Davies / Fell / Wastell):
Berlin

(Confront -- Great Britain )


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Ist - Rhodri Davies (harp), Simon H. Fell (double bass) & Mark Wastell (violoncello) - recorded this fascinating, quietly active lower case work at Total Music Meeting in Berlin 2001.

 
Ist (Davies / Fell / Wastell):
Lodi

(Confront -- Great Britain )


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Since 1995 the string trio of Rhodri Davies, Simon H. Fell & Mark Wastell have created sparse, introspective improvisation, performing here at the Contemporaneamente festival in Lodi, Italy.

Jackson, Keefe / Hans-Peter Pfammatter
Jackson, Keefe / Hans-Peter Pfammatter:

(Sonnenzimmer -- USA )


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Chicago saxophonist Keefe Jacksonand Swiss pianist Hans-Peter Pfammatter in a contemplative and expressive duo album demonstrating powerful technique and subtle restraint through nine improvisations.

Janas, Gene / Vinnie Paternostro / Jay Reeve / Other Matter : United Slaves #2~3
Janas, Gene / Vinnie Paternostro / Jay Reeve / Other Matter :
United Slaves #2~3

(Improvising Beings -- France )


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Recorded in Brooklyn and Paris, this quintet crosses the threshold between jazz, rock and electronic sound with a somewhat dark intent, using guitar & sitar, organs, syths, pianos, drums, bass and sounds to evoke thick and extended psychedelic environments.

Jaruzelski's Dream: Jazz Gawronski
Jaruzelski's Dream:
Jazz Gawronski

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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Italian Transalpine reedist Piero Bittolo (El Gallo Rojo) in his oddly named trio playing freeform jazz with a groovy accent, refined technique, imagination, soul and guts.

Jauniaux, Catherine / eRikm: Pantoneon / Mal des Ardents [2 CDs]
Jauniaux, Catherine / eRikm:
Pantoneon / Mal des Ardents [2 CDs]

(Mikroton Recordings -- Russia )


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Improvising artists Catherine Jauniaux on voice, bird call, cupule, cazoo and eRikm on turntables, electronics, live sampling, architect lamp recorded these 17 pieces for the radio show A L'improviste by Anne Montaron for France Culture Radio.

Jones, A.F.: Rearward Through Forgottenness
Jones, A.F.:
Rearward Through Forgottenness

(Laminal Recordings -- USA )


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A compendium of compositions and improvisations from 2009-13 by undersea acoustician and audio engineer A.F. Jones, who uses stringed instruments and analog devices, hand-crafted and found, in works that emphasize structural components such as timbre, tone, or attack over form.

Jones, JC: with Friends
Jones, JC:
with Friends

(Kadima -- Israel )


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JC Jones on electroacoustic bass and live electronics performing duos with friends Harold Rubin, Ariel Shibolet, Maya Dunietz, Yuval Mesner, Josef Sprinzak, &c.

Jordan, Kidd / Peter Kowald / Alvin Fielder: Trio and Duo in New Orleans [2 CDs]
Jordan, Kidd / Peter Kowald / Alvin Fielder:
Trio and Duo in New Orleans [2 CDs]

(NoBusiness -- Lithuania )


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The free improvising trio of saxophonist Kidd Jordan, drummer Alvin Fielder, and bassist Peter Kowald performing at Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center in New Orleans in 2002, plus the duo of Jordan and Fielder in the studio in 2005 and live, 2012 in Texas.

Jorgensmann, Theo Quartet: Snijbloemen
Jorgensmann, Theo Quartet:
Snijbloemen

(Hatology -- Switzerland )


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Clarinetist Theo Jorgensmann's quartet with double bassist Christian Ramond, drummer Klaus Kugel, and vibraphonist Christopher Dell recording in the studio in German, 1999.

Junk Box (Tamura / Fujii / Hollenbeck): Cloudy Then Sunny
Junk Box (Tamura / Fujii / Hollenbeck):
Cloudy Then Sunny

(Libra -- Japan )


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Satoko Fujii's latest Junk Box with Natsuki Tamura and John Hollenbeck is an amazing jazz album of extended technique, instrumentation and expressive, dramatic ideas

Junk Box (Tamura / Fujii / Hollenbeck): Fragment
Junk Box (Tamura / Fujii / Hollenbeck):
Fragment

(Libra -- Japan )


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Justine (Hetu / Labrosse / Roger / Trudeau): Langages fantastiques
Justine (Hetu / Labrosse / Roger / Trudeau):
Langages fantastiques

(Ambiances Magnetiques -- Canada )


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The second CD from Justine, a group of all women composers, arrangers, instrumentalists, and singers who are an offshoot of Wondeur Brass and who create music of dissonance and organized chaos.

KGB: Noise Forest [AUDIO DVD]
KGB:
Noise Forest [AUDIO DVD]

(Aural Terrains -- Greece/UK )


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KGB (Dougherty/Hennebohl/Cascone) in audio environments fromm 2 day-long performances in Berlin using a mix of found objects, constructions, machines, contact mics & traditional instruments.

 
Kahn, Jason / Phil Julian:
Valentines

(Confront -- Great Britain )


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The first meeting of Jason Kahn and Phil Julian, both performing on analogue modular synthesiser, intended to be recorded as material for studio sound compositions, but which was so compelling as improvised work that they chose to release the album as recorded.

Kahn, Jason: Things Fall Apart
Kahn, Jason:
Things Fall Apart

(Herbal International -- Malaysia )


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Sound artist Jason Kahn performing in Zurich at the Kunstraum Walcheturm arts organization, recording fourteen short improvised sections, focusing on heavily effected drums and percussive elements augmented with synthetics, radio, plus work exclusively for voice.

Kahn, Jason: Timelines Los Angeles
Kahn, Jason:
Timelines Los Angeles

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Jason Kahn brought Olivia Block, Mark Trayle, and Ulrich Krieger together to create this work for the 2008 Cal Arts Center for Experiments in Art, Information and Technology Festival.

Karayorgis, Pandelis / Jeff Charland / Luther Gray: Cocoon
Karayorgis, Pandelis / Jeff Charland / Luther Gray:
Cocoon

(Driff Records -- USA )


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The Boston based trio of pianist Pandelis Karayorgis, bassist Jef Charland and drummer Luther Gray documented their work on their own compositions in 2012, after a year's worth of monthly concerts.

Karayorgis, Pandelis Quintet: Afterimage
Karayorgis, Pandelis Quintet:
Afterimage

(Driff Records -- USA )


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A live recording made in April 2014 at Mike Reed's Constellation in Chicago of pianist Karayorgis Quintet with Dave Rempis (sax), Keefe Jackson (reeds), Nate McBride (bass) and Frank Rosaly (drums), bridging post-bop and avant jazz in sophisticated and lyrical ways.

Kaufmann / Landfermann / Lillinger: Grunen
Kaufmann / Landfermann / Lillinger:
Grunen

(Clean Feed -- Portugal )


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"Grunen" (The Greening) is a live totally improvised recording from the trio of pianist Achim Kaufmann, bassist Robert Landfermann, and drummer Christian Lillinger.

Kawng, Goh Lee / Julien Ottavi: Pukul Berapa?
Kawng, Goh Lee / Julien Ottavi:
Pukul Berapa?

(Herbal International -- Malaysia )


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Goh Lee Kwang performing on no-input mixer meets Julien Ottavi on TamTam, bass drum and a computer running Puredata and Apodio 10 for an album of electronic improvisation recorded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Nantes, France, balancing aggressive and meditative sound.

Kaze: Tornado
Kaze:
Tornado

(Circum-Libra -- Japan/France )


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With two trumpets, drums and piano, Kaze's 2nd release with Satoko Fujii, Natsuki Tamura, and Muzzix members Christian Pruvost and Peter Orins, hits like the album title, but surprises with contrasts from torrential power to beautiful melodic interplay.

Kaze: Uminari
Kaze:
Uminari

(Circum-Libra -- Japan/France )


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Natsuki Tamura & Christian Pruvost on trumpets, Satoko Fuji on piano and Peter Orins on drums for a quartet where all members are active compositional contributors, creating a powerful ensemble sound with strong soloing using modern creative techniques; excellent!

Kazuhisa / Tatsuya / Satoshi: Deposition & Erosion
Kazuhisa / Tatsuya / Satoshi:
Deposition & Erosion

(Magaibutsu -- Japan )


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The dynamic duo of drummer Yoshida Tatsuya (Ruins, Korekyojin, Koenji Hyakkei) and guitarist Uchihashi Kazuhisa (Altered States, Ground Zero) meet in the studio with pianist Mishiba Satoshi for ten multi-tracked rock improvisations of great diversity, power and beauty.

Uchihashi, Kazuhisa / Tatsuya Yoshida : Improvisations 3 [DVD]
Uchihashi, Kazuhisa / Tatsuya Yoshida :
Improvisations 3 [DVD]

(Magaibutsu Limited -- Japan )


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Guitarist Uchihashi Kazuhisa (Altered States, Ground Zero) and drummer Yoshida Tatsuya (Ruins, Koenji Hyakkei) return for a 3rd duo release, a DVD & CD of their amazing improvisations.

Kazuhisa, Uchihashi / Yoshida Tatsuya: Improvisations 4 [DVD AUDIO + IMAGES]
Kazuhisa, Uchihashi / Yoshida Tatsuya:
Improvisations 4 [DVD AUDIO + IMAGES]

(Magaibutsu -- Japan )


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The 4th improvisation release of drummer Yoshida Tatsuya (Ruins, Koenji, &c) and guitarist Uchihasi Kazuhisa (Altered States) is a DVD audio release presenting 36 remarkable live tracks from 6 concerts recorded 2004-2012.

Khoury, Mike / Christopher Riggs: Abandon Rate
Khoury, Mike / Christopher Riggs:
Abandon Rate

(Bug Incision Records -- Canada )


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Detroit creative improvisers Christopher Riggs on guitar and Mike Khoury on violin in six studio tracks demonstrating unique approaches to their respective instruments.

Khoury, Mike: Airwaves
Khoury, Mike:
Airwaves

(Bug Incision Records -- Canada )


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Detroit area improviser Mike Khoury in live solo recordings from various radio broadcasts in Maine, Illinois, and DC, ribbons of lyrical, stream-of-consciousness violin playing.

Kimmig, Harald / Christoph Schiller: Regen
Kimmig, Harald / Christoph Schiller:
Regen

(Creative Sources -- Portugal )


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Klaxon Gueule (Cote / Falaise / St-Onge): Muets
Klaxon Gueule (Cote / Falaise / St-Onge):
Muets

(Ambiances Magnetiques -- Canada )


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Michel F. Cote, Bernard Falaise, and Alexandre St-Onge on their second CD as Klaxon Gueule, but now as an electroacoustic chamber ensemble instead of a power trio.

Klaxon Gueule: Infininiment
Klaxon Gueule:
Infininiment

(Ambiances Magnetiques -- Canada )


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Improvisers Michel Cote, Bernard Falaise & Alexandre St-Onge return to Ambiances Magnetiques in an album of dark acoustic improvisations, with guests Jean Derome, Philippe Lauzier & Gordon Allen.

Koglmann, Franz: L'Heure Bleue
Koglmann, Franz:
L'Heure Bleue

(Hatology -- Switzerland )


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