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	Halvorson's, Mary Code Girl: Artlessly Falling [VINYL 2 LPs] Label: Firehouse 12 Records Product Code: 29755 Catalog Code: FH12-04-08-034 Country: USA		Price: $39.95 Out of Stock
The 2nd Code Girl release from guitarist Mary Halvorson presents an embraceable and ambitious set of songs from 8 poetic forms for which Halvorson composed words & music, 3 of which are sung by Robert Wyatt, the others by Amirtha Kidambi, in a band with Thumbscrew members Michael Formanek (bass), Tomas Fujiwara (drums), plus Maria Grand (sax) and Adam O'Farrill (trumpet).
	Thumbscrew (Fujiwara / Halvorson / Formanek): The Anthony Braxton Project Label: Cuneiform Product Code: 29418 Catalog Code: Rune 475 Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
The Thumbscrew trio of NY improvisers Tomas Fujiwara on drums & vibes, Mary Halvorson on guitar, and Michael Formanek on double bass, turn their focus to their shared history with composer and reedist Anthony Braxton as he celebrates his 75th birthday, performing 11 previously unheard compositions selected from Composition No. 14 through No. 274; masterful and profound.
	Formanek, Michael Very Practical Trio (w/ Tim Berne / Mary Halvorson): Even Better Label: Intakt Product Code: 28102 Catalog Code: INT335 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 Out of Stock
New York bassist Michael Formanek's trio with Tim Berne on alto saxophone and Mary Halvorson on guitar, embraces free music with strong melodic intent through Formanek's solid compositions, providing interesting structures in time and texture through sublimely complex and sinuous pieces that lead to rewarding resolutions of profoundly authoritative improvisation.
	Nabatov, Simon Quintet (w/ Malaby / Seabrook / Formanek / Cleaver): Last Minute Theory Label: Clean Feed Product Code: 27910 Catalog Code: CF532CD Country: Portugal		Price: $14.95 In Stock
After pianist Simon Nabatov's return to NYC in 2018 he began assembling this quintet with the goal of pursuing a more traditional jazz setting, enlisting support from some of the city's finest and most versatile players--saxophonist Tony Malaby, drummer Gerald Cleaver, bassist Michael Formanek, and guitarist Brandon Seabrook--here in an exuberant set of Nabatov originals.
	Formanek, Michael Elusion Quartet: Time Like This Label: Intakt Product Code: 26984 Catalog Code: INT313 Country: Switzerland		Price: $17.95 In Stock
NY Bassist Michael Formanek composes for and leads his Elusion Quartet with saxophonist Tony Malaby, pianist Kris Davis, and drummer Ches Smith, a heavyweight set of improvisers who take on Formanek's sophisticated and elusive compositions, using unusual meters and complex yet comprehensible structures, performed with prodigious skill and passionate approaches.
	Sacks, Jacob: Fishes Label: Clean Feed Product Code: 26506 Catalog Code: CF497CD Country: Portugal		Price: $14.95 In Stock
Eleven new works from New York pianist Jacob Sacks in a quintet with some of NY's finest--Ellery Eskelin on tenor saxophone, Tony Malaby on tenor & soprano saxophones, Michael Formanek on bass, and Dan Weiss on drums--referencing traditional jazz influences like Monk & Mingus with superbly creative soloing fostered by the freedom of Sack's compositions.
	Thumbscrew (Michael Formanek / Tomas Fujiwara / Mary Halvorson): Theirs Label: Cuneiform Records Product Code: 26074 Catalog Code: RUNE 441 Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
The second of two albums from the reborn Cuneiform label by New York free improvising jazz trio Thumbscrew with long-time collaborators guitarist Mary Halvorson, double bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Tomas Fujiwara, here presenting compositions from jazz greats Benny Golson, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Nichols, Stanley Cowell, Misha Mengelberg, &c.
	Thumbscrew (Michael Formanek / Tomas Fujiwara / Mary Halvorson): Ours Label: Cuneiform Records Product Code: 26073 Catalog Code: RUNE 439 Country: USA		Price: $14.95 Out of Stock
The New York free improvising jazz trio Thumbscrew with long-time collaborators guitarist Mary Halvorson, double bassist Michael Formanek and drummer Tomas Fujiwara in the 1st of 2 albums on the reborn Cuneiform label, here presenting creative original compositions from each of the three musicians in 9 virtuosic, sometimes quirky, and always warmly adventurous tunes.
	Halvorson, Mary : Code Girl [VINYL 2 LPs] Label: Firehouse 12 Records Product Code: 26039 Catalog Code: FH12-04-08-027 Country: USA		Price: $34.95 Out of Stock
Always open to new approaches, NY guitarist Mary Halvorson takes her trio with drummer Tomas Fujiwara and bassist Michael Formanek, adds trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and, in a twist of the thumbscrew, vocalist Amirtha Kidambi, for a mix of song and instrumental pieces that balance jazz and rock sensibilities with lyricism, intricate lines, and creative spirit.
	Thumbscrew (Halvorson / Formanek / Fujiwara): Convallaria Label: Cuneiform Product Code: 22175 Catalog Code: CUN-CD-415 Country: USA		Price: $14.95 In Stock
The NY improvising trio of Mary Halvorson (guitar), Michael Formanek (double bass) and Tomas Fujiwara (drums) follow their "Thumbscrew" album with this impressive release of avant jazz, balancing melodic and technical playing with beautiful pacing and insightful interaction.
	Eskelin, Ellery with Susan Alcorn and Michael Formanek: Mirage Label: Clean Feed Product Code: 17675 Catalog Code: CF271 Country: Portugal		Price: $15.95 In Stock
A mercurial and beautiful record from the trio led by tenor saxophonist Ellery Eskelin, with pedal steel guitarist Susan Alcorn and bassist Michael Formaneck with a unique, introspective and lovely group sound.
	Arguelles, Julian Trio: Ground Rush Label: Clean Feed Product Code: 13227 Catalog Code: CF191 Country: Portugal		Price: $14.95 In Stock
British tenor saxophonist Julian Arguelles in a trio with NY drummer Tom Rainey and bassist Michael Formanek, a strong group feel led by one of contemporary jazz' unique voices.