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Carter, Daniel / Ayumi Ishito / George Draguns / Ed Wilcox: Makeshift Spirituals (577 Records)

Uniting four visionary improvisers — Daniel Carter on trumpet, flute, and saxophones; Ayumi Ishito on saxophones and effects; George Draguns on guitar and bass; and Ed Wilcox on drums — this dynamic quartet merges free jazz, psychedelic textures, and experimental energy into a powerful collective session recorded at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Sound.
 

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Daniel Carter-trumpet, flute, saxophone

Ayumi Ishito-saxophone and effected saxophone

George Draguns-guitar, bass

Ed Wilcox-drums


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UPC: 755491338605

Label: 577 Records
Catalog ID: CD-577R-5964-1
Squidco Product Code: 35913

Format: CDR
Condition: New
Released: 2025
Country: USA
Packaging: Digipack
Recorded at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Sound, In Brooklyn, New York, on August 17, 2024, by John Epperly.

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"Guys! It finally happened! NYC's Ayumi Ishito and Daniel Carter have teamed up with all-star guitarist/bassist George Draguns and renowned drummer Ed Wilcox to unleash the next level of greatness in experimental, avant-garde music. Prepare to get addicted once you experience Makeshift Spirituals and their debut (eponymous) album, thanks to 577 Records. "Guys! It finally happened! NYC's Ayumi Ishito and Daniel Carter have teamed up with all-star guitarist/bassist George Draguns and renowned drummer Ed Wilcox to unleash the next level of greatness in experimental, avant-garde music. Prepare to get addicted once you experience Makeshift Spirituals and their debut (eponymous) album, thanks to 577 Records.

Famed multi-instrumentalist Daniel Carter (who is also a head honcho at the label) and sax wizard Ishito have been collaborating on unearthing auditory wonders for a while now, as you may have experienced with their more recent 577 Records release, Endless Season. Ed Wilcox (who has played with Marshall Allen and The Silver Apples) met George Draguns in NYC years ago. The two instantly inspired each other, prompting their togetherness as a duo and in a well-loved Philadelphian weekly ensemble. Although Wilcox is a newcomer to 577, the others are pillars of its community.

The vision became clear when Wilcox discovered that Draguns had played with Daniel Carter in the past. He also knew of the maestro's work with Ayumi, instantly recognizing the potential for something spectacular to be born from a nostalgically cutting-edge quartet. Fast forward a bit, and here we are with the proof: Makeshift Spirituals, Volume 1. To call this a "supergroup" would be pretentious. But there is no denying that spirits were conjured at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Sound when they recorded on August 17, 2024."-577 Records"

p> Famed multi-instrumentalist Daniel Carter (who is also a head honcho at the label) and sax wizard Ishito have been collaborating on unearthing auditory wonders for a while now, as you may have experienced with their more recent 577 Records release, Endless Season. Ed Wilcox (who has played with Marshall Allen and The Silver Apples) met George Draguns in NYC years ago. The two instantly inspired each other, prompting their togetherness as a duo and in a well-loved Philadelphian weekly ensemble. Although Wilcox is a newcomer to 577, the others are pillars of its community.

The vision became clear when Wilcox discovered that Draguns had played with Daniel Carter in the past. He also knew of the maestro's work with Ayumi, instantly recognizing the potential for something spectacular to be born from a nostalgically cutting-edge quartet. Fast forward a bit, and here we are with the proof: Makeshift Spirituals, Volume 1. To call this a "supergroup" would be pretentious. But there is no denying that spirits were conjured at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Sound when they recorded on August 17, 2024."-577 Records"


Artist Biographies

"Daniel Carter (born December 28, 1945, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania) is an American experimental saxophone, flute, clarinet, and trumpet player active mainly in New York City since the early 1970s.

Carter is a prolific performer and has recorded or performed with William Parker, Federico Ughi, DJ Logic, Thurston Moore, Yo La Tengo, Sun Ra, Cecil Taylor, Sonic Youth, scientist/musician Matthew Putman, Cooper-Moore, Sam Rivers, David S. Ware, Yoko Ono, Living Colour, Medensky Martin and Wood and Jaco Pastorius among others. He is a member of the cooperative free jazz groups TEST and Other Dimensions In Music."

-577 Records (http://www.577records.com/danielcarter/)
5/14/2025

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"Ayumi Ishito was born and raised in Ishikawa, Japan. At the age of 19, she began playing tenor saxophone in a college big band at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto.

In 2007, Ayumi received a scholarship to attend Berkee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. She spent three years there studying performance and composition. At Berklee, she studied with George Garzone, Hal Crook, and Frank Tiberi.

After graduating from Berklee, Ayumi moved to New York in 2010. Currently, Ayumi is a regular member of The Jazz Thieves, GADADU, The Eighty-pound Pug, Platypus Revenge and Big Squid performing and recording for numerous projects. As a member of the Jazz Thieves, she performed at renowned music festivals around east coast such as Burlington Discover Jazz Festival (VT '18), River Jazz Festival (PA '17, '19), and Sowebo Arts and Music Festival (MD '17).

In 2017, Ayumi joined Marc Edwards & Slipstream Time Travel led by Marc Edwards, former drummer of the Cecil Taylor's band. She has also worked with several renowned musicians and artists in New York's creative music scene such as Daniel Carter, Dave Sewelson, Elliott Levin and Steve Dalachinsky.

Ayumi has been leading her own group since 2011. She released two albums, "View From A Little Cave" (2016) and "Midnite Cinema" (2019), that consist of all her original compositions. The albums are receiving a lot of attention from home and abroad and have been featured on national and international music blogs including Jazz Trail, Bandcamp Daily, Divide and Conquer, The Family Review, Left Bank Magazine, Odd Creative, and Disk Union, just to name a few. In December 2019, Ayumi was invited to WFMU-FM's radio program "Give the Drummer Radio" as a guest musician and talked about her music and performed live with the host saxophonist Dave Sewelson."

-Ayumi Ishito Website (https://www.ayumiishito.com/about)
5/14/2025

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"With twenty years of performing and playing experience, George Draguns [...] is primarily a bass player, Draguns knows the importance of "the groove" and "the hook". Reference Radiohead, Beck and Pell Mell for his mellower work and the sounds of Marc Ribot, Sonny Sharrock and Don Caballero for his edgier material. Credits include: music for the skateboarding films Fruit of The Vine, Ecuador, and Skateparks of Oregon (Nicols/Charnoski productions). Touring briefly with the band Don Caballero in 1994 and 1995, he played bass on: "No More Peace And Quiet for The War-like" on Singles Breaking Up (Vol 1) (Touch and Go, 1999). Draguns wrote bass lines on Don Caballero 2, (Touch and Go, 1995). [...]"

-Broadjam (https://www.broadjam.com/georgedraguns?srsltid=AfmBOor3Nb-aMrSZ_9VZF_IDeAMMVelnEUs8OeU2Qh3LHyFTwbI-3rPu)
5/14/2025

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Ed Wilcox is an American drummer, composer, and visual artist renowned for his contributions to the experimental and free jazz music scenes. Based in the Philadelphia area, Wilcox is best known as the founder and driving force behind the avant-garde ensemble Temple of Bon Matin, established in the early 1990s. The group is celebrated for its eclectic fusion of free jazz, noise rock, and psychedelic improvisation, pushing the boundaries of conventional music genres.

Beyond Temple of Bon Matin, Wilcox has collaborated with a diverse array of artists and ensembles. Notably, he has performed with Arthur Doyle's Electro-Acoustic Ensemble and participated in European tours alongside Sun Ra Arkestra's Marshall Allen. His discography includes projects like the 2020 release with Antony Milton and M3Y, where his "mutant jazz drums" added a distinctive layer to the experimental compositions.

In addition to his musical endeavors, Wilcox is an accomplished visual artist. He studied painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has showcased his artwork in various exhibitions. His artistic expressions often intertwine with his musical projects, reflecting a holistic approach to creativity.

Wilcox's innovative spirit and dedication to exploring the intersections of sound and visual art have solidified his reputation as a significant figure in the experimental art and music communities.

-Squidco 5/14/2025

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1. Aldous Anorexics Cartwright Part 2 11:32

2. Alix Reassuring Witchdoctor Part 3 9:30

3. Alix Reassuring Witchdoctor Part 4 20:12

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