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Jazz & Improvisation
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Barbez: Bella Ciao
(Tzadik)
The excellent and intelligent NYC rock band Barbez led by Dan Kaufman draws upon ancient Roman Jewish melodies and incorporates resistance poems by Pasolini and Alfonso Gatto to create an amazing album of chamber rock.
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Berger, Karl / Mossa Bildner / Philip Gibbs: After The Storm
(FMR)
During a 2012 visit from the UK, guitarist Philip Gibbs traveled to Woodstock with vibraphonist/pianist Karl Berger and free vocalist Mossa Bildner, recording these 6 beautiful tracks in Berger's studio.
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Dean, Elton / Paul Dunmall / Paul Rogers / Tony Bianco: Remembrance [2 CDs]
(NoBusiness)
A double CD of four groupings from duo to quartet of Elton Dean (alto sax), Paul Dunmall (tenor sax), Paul Rogers (bass) and Tony Bianco (drums) recording at Steam Room Studios in London, 2004.
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Dunmall / Hanslip / Gibbs / Ricart: Weeping Idols
(FMR)
A two-tenor sax/two-guitar quartet of saxophonists Paul Dunmall and Mark Hanslip and guitarists Philip Gibbs and Ed Ricart in four superb improvisations, intense interaction and complex interplay from four authoritative voices linking the UK to the US.
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Dunmall / Sanders / Thomas: Descent III
(FMR)
Frequent collaborators Paul Dunmall (sax) and Mark Sanders (drums) form a rare union with a pianist, Pat Thomas, for 5 excellent and intense free improvisations showcasing the talents of all 3 players.
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Dunmall, Paul / Philip Gibbs: Dreamworld
(FMR)
Paul Dunmall concentrates on wind instruments - flute, clarinet & bassoon - in these dreamlike duos with guitarist Philip Gibbs, beautiful and passionate music from the heart.
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Fabric Trio (Frank Paul Shubert / Mike Majkowski / Yorgos Dimitriadis): Murmurs [VINYL]
(NoBusiness)
The open-minded and masterful trio of Frank Paul Schubert (sax), Mike Majkowski (bass) and Yorgos Dimitriadis (drums) recording 5 group compositions in the studio in Berlin, 2010.
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Gjerstad / Norton / Watson: Live Tipple
(FMR)
Taking their 2010 "Tipples" CD on the road, this CD captures the trio of Frode Gjerstad (sax & clarinet), David Watson (electric guitar) and Kevin Norton (drums, vibes, percussion) live in Middletown Conneticut during their 2013 tour.
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Halvorson, Mary Septet: Illusionary Sea
(Firehouse 12 Records)
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!
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Halvorson, Mary: Bending Bridges [2 VINYL LPs]
(Firehouse 12 Records)
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.
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Lane, Adam / Darius Jones / Vijay Anderson: Absolute Horizon
(NoBusiness)
A trio of NY compatriots, bassist Adam Lane leads his trio with drummer Vijay Anderson and alto saxophonist Darrius Jones as they develop cohesive spontaneous compositions in a beautiful suite of sound.
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Lane, Adam / Darius Jones / Vijay Anderson: Absolute Horizon [VINYL]
(NoBusiness)
Vinyl LP edition of the CD listed above.
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RED trio: Rebento [VINYL]
(NoBusiness)
After records with John Butcher and Nate Wooley, the Red Trio of Rodrigo Pinheiro (piano), Hernani Faustino (bass) and Gabriel Ferrandini (drums and percussion) return to their trio roots for an album of superb free improvisation.
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Riley, Howard: Live With Repertoire
(NoBusiness)
Pianist Howard Riley recorded these twelve solo piano performances live at Leicester Jazz House at Embrace Arts in 2012, with 4 original Riley compositions and 8 drawn from jazz standards or Thelonius Monk compositions.
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Sylvian, David: Amplified Gesture (expanded) [DVD]
(Samadhi Sound)
The DVD from the deluxe edition of David Sylvian's 2009 "Manafon" CD with Keith Rowe, Evan Parker, Eddie Prevost, Otomo Yoshihide, Toshimaru Nakamura & Christian Fennesz, revised with new interviews, biographies, outtakes, and a short introductory film from Sylvian.
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Tchicai / McBee / Fewell / Kohlhase / Hart: Tribal Ghost [VINYL]
(NoBusiness)
Recorded during his residency at New York City's Birdland in Feb 2007, saxophonist and co-founder of the New York Art Quartet John Tchicai performs with the quintet of Charlie Kohlhase (sax), Garrison Fewell (guitar), Cecil McBee (bass) and Billy Hart.
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Thomas, Pat: Skip
(FMR)
Pianist Pat Thomas surprises by this album of 9 jazz standards with the rhythm section of Mark Sanders on drums and Dominic Lash on bass, recorded live at Brunel University and Vortex, unique interpretations of classic music from Coltrane, Coleman, Parker, &c.
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Ughi, Federico Quartet (Ughi / Schug / Knuffke / Johnson): Federico Ughi Quartet
(FMR)
Following Ornette Coleman's 2 horn, bass & drum lineup, Italian/NY drummer Federico Ughi leads his quartet with David Schung (sax), Kirk Knuffke (cornet) & Max Johnson (bass) through 10 Coleman-inspired works of melodic free playing, excellent works of modern jazz.
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VCDC (Motland / Lonberg-Holm / Solberg / Gjerstad): Insult
(FMR)
Following their 2011 album on the Norwegian Hispid label, the quartet of clarinetist Frode Gjerstad, cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm, drummer Stale Liavik Solberg and vocalist Stine Janvin Motland perform two excellent extended improvisations at Galleri Sult in Stavanger.
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Watts, Trevor Celebration Band: Live In Macedonia, 2004
(FMR)
2004 recordings of saxophonist Trevor Watts' Celebration Band live in Skopje Macedonia: 4 saxophones, drums, percussion and bass, with musicians from the Macedonia community joining in.
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Watts, Trevor Moire Music Drum Orchestra: Live in Latin America vol. 1
(FMR)
Four recordings from the 1990 Latin America Tour of saxophonist Trevor Watts' Moire Music Drum Orchestra, with concerts from Venezuela and Mexico in a band with Nana Tsiboe, Nee-Daku Patato, Nana Appiah, Jojo Yates, Liam Genockey, and Colin Gibson.
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Rock/R.I.O./Prog
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Acid Mothers Temple & The Cosmic Inferno: Doobie Wonderland
(Parallax Sounds)
Acid Mothers Temple (Makoto Kawabata, Higashi Hiroshi, Tabata Mitsuri & Shimura Koji) finds new inspiration in psychedelic soul, funk and disco with the addition of drummer/vocalist Pika (formerly of Afrirampo) and Opera, also part of the Koichi band Reveal.
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Autoryno (w/ Gary Lucas): Cosmopolitan Traffic
(Tzadik)
Guests David Krakauer and Gary Lucas join this Paris-based rock band known for their insanely great technical skills, Klezmer melodic influences, tight arrangements and powerful drive.
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Compositional
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Partch, Harry: The World Of Harry Partch [VINYL]
(Columbia)
2013 repress of this 1969 Columbia LP release by visionary composer and instrument builder Harry Partch, presenting 3 works: "Daphne of the Dunes"; "Barstow"; and "Castor & Pollux".
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For a limited time this list of almost 100 excellent closeout items have been priced at $5.00 or less... But hurry, this sale ends Sunday, September 22nd at midnight!
Click Here for Sale List
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Squidco's Red Toucan Back-Catalog Sale
All Pre-2013 Red Toucan titles @ $9.95 each!
Sale ends Sunday, September 29, 2013 at midnight.
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The Squid's Ear is Squidco's companion online magazine, featuring reviews of Squidco items from independent writers.
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Recent Reviews
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Jaap Blonk:
Keynote Dialogues
(Monotype)
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Richard Pinhas / Merzbow / Wolf Eyes:
Victoriaville May 2011
(Victo)
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Paul Dunmall & Mark Sanders:
Pipe & Drum
(FMR)
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Atolon / Chip Shop Music:
Public Private
(Another Timbre)
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