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Gjerstad, Frode / Kent Carter / John Stevens: Detail-90 [VINYL]

Label: NoBusiness
Product Code: 30990
Catalog Code: NBLP 143
Country: Lithuania
  
Price: $23.95



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The second incarnation of the Detail trio of saxophonist Frode Gjerstad and drummer John Stevens with Kent Cart taking the role of double bass, is heard in this studio recording from 1990 at NRK-studio in Stavanger, Norway, a superb example of the nearly telepathic freedom four years of playing together afforded them, as heard in two extended, energetic improvisations.

Spontaneous Music Ensemble: Question And Answer 1966 [2 CDs]

Label: Rhythm and Blues
Product Code: 30380
Catalog Code: RANDB 068CD
Country: UK
  
Price: $15.95



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Exploring the roots of the SME, this illuminating disc presents a full concert from 1966 of an early configuration performing in a mode closer to what listeners might consider "jazz", from John Stevens (drums), Trevor Watts (sax), Paul Rutherford (trombone) and Bruce Cale (bass), plus a studio session from later that year and a 1/2 hour Q&A session discussing improvisation.

Stevens, John: Search and Reflect [BOOK]

Label: Rockschool
Product Code: 28607
Catalog Code: 1902775694
Country: UK
  
Price: $39.95



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A reprinting of drummer/percussionist John Steven's music workshop manual used in his London-based organisation Community Music with practical application for running music workshops based on improvisation, originally published in 1985, this edition was re-published by Rockschool in 2007, with additional forewords by Steve Beresford and Maggie Nicols.

Bradford, Bobby / Frode Gjerstad / Kent Carter / John Stevens: Blue Cat [VINYL]

Label: NoBusiness
Product Code: 28277
Catalog Code: NBLP130
Country: Lithuania
  
Price: $23.95



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The 2nd in NoBusiness' archive series of the Norwegian Detail collective, here with Frode Gjerstad on alto sax, Bobby Bradford on cornet, Kent Carter on bass, and John Stevens on drums, captured live in London in 1991 during a UK record, in a 3-part work of informed free-jazz and free playing, exciting music with complex, swinging subtlety.

Detail (Frode Gjerstad / Johnny Mbizo Dyani / John Stevens): Day Two

Label: NoBusiness
Product Code: 27807
Catalog Code: NBCD 114
Country: Poland
  
Price: $15.95



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The history of the early Detail trio of Frode Gjerstad on tenor & soprano saxophones, Johnny Mbizo Dyani on double bass, and John Stevens on drums continues to be unearthed with this studio session at Staccato Studios, in Stavanger, Norway in 1982, in two extended improvisations demonstrating the impressive skill and direction the band possessed.

Spontaneous Music Ensemble: Withdrawal (1966/7)[REISSUE]

Label: Emanem
Product Code: 22214
Catalog Code: 5040
Country: Great Britain
  
Price: $16.95



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Featuring the earliest published recordings of Barry Guy & Evan Parker, percussionist John Steven's presents transitional sextet and septet performances of his groundbreaking free improv group from 1966 & '67 with Trevor Watts, Paul Rutherford, Kenny Wheeler, and Derek Bailey.

Spontaneous Music Orchestra: For You To Share

Label: Emanem
Product Code: 18402
Catalog Code: 4023
Country: Great Britain
  
Price: $16.95



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Concert and studio recordings of peace music organised by John Stevens for himself and Trevor Watts with numerous workshop musicians and audience people on saxophones, percussion and voices mostly contributing a flexible drone.

Spontaneous Music Ensemble: Summer 1967

Label: Emanem
Product Code: 17398
Catalog Code: 4005
Country: Great Britain
  
Price: $16.95



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1967 recordings from the duo of John Stevens (percussion) and Evan Parker (soprano & tenor sax), plus Peter Kowald making the group a trio on two tracks; seminal work from three incredibly influential players.

Stevens / Rutherford / Parker / Guy: One Four and Two Twos (1978/79/92)

Label: Emanem
Product Code: 17120
Catalog Code: 5027
Country: Great Britain
  
Price: $16.95



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John Stevens organized this improvised quartet session in 1978 at Riverside Studios, London with Paul Rutherford, Evan Parker and Barry Guy, originally released on the View and Konnex labels, here with 2 unreleased duo performances.

Stevens, John Trio: Live at The Plough

Label: Ayler
Product Code: 12222
Catalog Code: aylCD-007
Country: Sweden
  
Price: $15.95



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Drummer John Stevens in an uncharacteristically straight-ahead record from the 70s London scene performing live in a trio with saxophonist Mike Osborne and bassist Paul Rogers.

Gjerstad, Frode / John Stevens: Let's Just Keep Going

Label: FMR
Product Code: 11388
Catalog Code: FMR 162-I0405
Country: Great Britain
  
Price: $14.95



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Norwegian saxophonist Frode Gjerstad recorded this wonderful, spirited meeting with his friend, the late, great drummer and conceptualist John Stevens in 1994.