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SQUIDCO Email Update, November 3, 2016

     Squidco & The Squid's Ear
 
UPDATE
November 3, 2016
"I find, though,
that the more you understand music
the more mysterious it becomes"
- Tom Johnson

Squid Bubbles  Essential Labels

Balance Point Acoustics
Confront
Cuneiform
Edition Wandelweiser
FMR
Greenleaf Music
IDEA Intermedia
Pi Recordings

     
Recommended Records
Spring Garden Music
Swell Records
Tapu Record
Thirsty Leaves Music
Tour de Bras
Umlaut Records
 
      Creative Artists
    
• Banabila & Machinefabriek
• Bonga / Champion / Mwamba
• The Claudia Quintet
• Dave Douglas & Frank Woeste
• Bob Drake
• Dunmall / Noble / Edwards / Sanders
• Paul Dunmall / Phillip Gibbs
• Ewen / Smith / Walter
• Fenetre Ovale (Risser / Ruhl / Billet / Gouband)
• Alvin Fielder / Damon Smith
• Jonathan Finlayson / Sicilian Defense
• Jurg Frey
• Alexander Hawkins Ensemble
• Nicola Hein L. / Mia Zabelka
• Ko Ishikawa / Tetuzi Akiyama / Hideo Ikegami
• Jerman / Barnes
• Beat Keller / Tom Johnson / Joseph Kudirka
• Steve MacLean
• Moody Alien
• Eric Normand
• Ossatura
• Richard Pinhas / Barry Cleveland (feat Manring / Alberti)
• Richard Pinhas / Tatsuya Yoshida / Masami Akita
• Sao Paulo Underground / Rob Mazurek
• Udo Schindler / Marco von Orelli
• Steve Swell
• Vasco Trilla
• Jack Wright
• Jack Wright / Zachary Darrup
• Alfred Zimmerlin


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   Jazz & Improvisation

Bonga / Champion / Mwamba: Paperstone Suite
(FMR)

Since 2012 the improvising trio of saxophonist Ntshuks Bonga, bassist Andy Champion and Corey Mwamba have met to perform at concerts and festivals, here captured in the studio in a dynamic dialog balancing fervent and contemplative playing with commanding skill.
   
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Claudia Quintet, The: Super Petite
(Cuneiform)

The 8th release from John Hollenbeck's Claudia Quintet, a lyrical and inventive NY jazz band with Drew Gress on bass, Chris Speed on reeds, Matt Moran on vibes and Red Wierenga on accordion, in music exploring the dichotomy between brevity and complexity with innovation and wit.
 
Squidco Pick
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Douglas, Dave & Frank Woeste: Dada People
(Greenleaf Music)

Trumpeter Dave Douglas with composer/pianist Frank Woeste leads a quartet with Matt Brewer (bass) and Clarence Penn (drums) in a lyrical and sophisticated album paying tribute to "art of reinvention", the Dada Art movement of the early 1900s, interpreted through modern perspectives.
   
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Dunmall / Noble / Edwards / Sanders: Chords Of Connections
(FMR)

A stunning example of collective free improvisation from the quartet of frequent collaborators and superb improvisers, Paul Dunmall on tenor & soprano sax, Liam Noble on piano, Mark Sanders on drums, and John Edwards on bass, recording in the studio in Birmingham.
 
Squidco Pick
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Dunmall, Paul / Phillip Gibbs: Electrosonics
(FMR)

An album of improvised electronics from frequent collaborators Paul Dunmall on a Yamaha WX11 electronic wind instrument, and Philip Gibbs performing on electric guitar, in 9-parts exploring the unusual tonalities in both expansive and highly technical approaches.
   
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Ewen / Smith / Walter: Live in Texas
(Balance Point Acoustics)

Seven "hyperactive and urgent improvisations" of the reunited trio of guitarist Sandy Ewen, double bassist Damon Smith and drummer Weasel Walter, performing at the NMASS festval in Austin, Texas, and two venues in Houston, Texas; rugged and rewarding exploratory playing.
 
Squidco Pick
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Fenetre Ovale (Risser / Ruhl / Billet / Gouband): Deuxieme Volet
(Umlaut Records)

Transcendental and exceptional improvisation in the 2nd release from the Fenetre Ovale project, with composer Karl Naegelen and improvisers Eve Risser (piano) and Joris Ruhl (clarinet), expanded with the arrival of percussionist Toma Gouband and violinist Amaryllis Billet.
   
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Fielder, Alvin / Damon Smith: Song For Chico
(Balance Point Acoustics)

Free improvisations and a few fascinating covers of work by Cecil Taylor, Chico Hamilton, and Johnny Dyani from the duo of double bassist Damon Smith and legendary drummer Alvin Fielder, showing intense and unusual approaches in great rhythmic dialog.
   
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Finlayson, Jonathan / Sicilian Defense: Moving Still
(Pi Recordings)

NY trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson's 2nd Pi album, in a quintet with pianist Matt Mitchell, bassist John Hebert, guitarist Miles Okazaki, and drummer Craig Weinrib, for 6 original lyrical compositions with captivating progressions and top notch soloing making great modern jazz.
 
Squidco Pick
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Hawkins, Alexander Ensemble: No Now Is So
(FMR)

Unusual instrumentation and a very diverse set of improvising backgrounds from pianist Alexander Hawkins Ensemble, with Orphy Robinson on steel pan, Otto Fischer on electric guitar, Dominic Lash on double bass, Hannah Marshall on cello, and Javier Carmona on drums.
   
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Hein, Nicola L. / Mia Zabelka : The Honey Pump
(FMR)

Instant compositions on from Nicola L. Hein on guitar and Mia Zabelka on violin, both versed in soundscape and sonic sculptures, using extended techniques to create dense but dynamic sonic landscapes with significant room for silence.
   
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Ishikawa, Ko / Tetuzi Akiyama / Hideo Ikegami: Live at Kissa Sakaiki
(Confront)

Contrabassist Hideo Ikegami organized this trio with frequent collaborator, guitarist Tetuzi Akiyama, and Sho master Ko Ishikawa, performing at the Tokyo cafe Kissa Sakaiki, presenting two sets of extended free improvisation with a unique sense of space and sound.
   
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Jerman / Barnes: Versatile Ambience [VINYL]
(IDEA Intermedia)

Without referencing typical genre or style, the collaboration of sound artists Tim Barnes and Jeph Jerman moves a step forward with this 45 RPM LP release of texture and atmosphere, with assistance from Ken Vandermark, Jacob Duncan, Aaron Michael Bulter, Sara Saltau & Bret Berry.
   
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Normand, Eric: Mattempa
(Tour de Bras)

Based on Canadian physician & author Jacques Ferron's book "Gaspe Mattempa", bassist Eric Normad leads a quintet into a mythological audio world with Raphael Arsenault (violin), Philippe Lauzier (bass clarinet), Alexandre Robichaud (trumpet) & Antoine Letourneau-Berger (percussion).
   
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Sao Paulo Underground / Rob Mazurek: Cantos Invisiveis
(Cuneiform )

The 5th album for Sao Paulo Underground with Rob Mazurek, bringing Brazilian drummer/percussionist Mauricio Takata and keyboardist Guilherem Granado together with the Chicago cornetist, also on keys, and here with Swiss/Brazilian transplant Thomas Rohrer on winds.
   
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Schindler, Udo / Marco von Orelli : Luft.Spiele
(FMR)

A wild dialog between Swiss trumpeter Marco von Orelli and saxophonist Udo Schindler, recording live at the 58th SALON for Klang+Kunst in Krailing/Munich in 2015, using an insanely advanced set of techniques and approaches to their horns for intense and exultant effect.
   
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Swell, Steve: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Improviser
(Swell Records)

A diverse and engrossing solo album from NY-based, global travelling trombonist Steve Swell, showing vast creative and technical skills through unusual techniques that balance with inventive and lyrical approaches to the horn, a tour-de-force of modern playing.
   
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Trilla, Vasco : The Rainbow Serpent
(FMR)

Barcelona drummer and percussionist Vasco Trilla, know for his work with Planeta Imaginario, Filthy Habits Ensemble, Cows On Trees, &c. in a solo album that takes the listener through a myriad of tones and emotions along a varied and tonally hybrid journey of prepared drums, assorted percussion
   
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Wright, Jack : Sample Tape: 1979-1985
(Spring Garden Music)

In the 80s sasxophonist Jack Wright used his "Sample Tape" as a way of communicating his own personal views and preferences in his playing to others; this release updates that calling card with new, edited, and improved works, as he digs through his extensive recording archives.
   
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Wright, Jack / Zachary Darrup: Meet & Greet
(Spring Garden Music)

Interactive free improvisation on sax and guitar from Jack Wright on alto and soprano, and Zachary Darrup on electric guitar, a mix of intensely technical work alongside strange and even aberrant voicings from both instruments, a great balance of exuberant and thoughtful playing.
   
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   Experimental/Electronic

Banabila & Machinefabriek: Macrocosms
(Tapu Record)

The 4th collaboration between electronic artists Michel Banabila and Machinefabriek (Rutger Zuydervelt), in captivating music exploring the concepts of macro and micro: how insiginificant we become when zooming out, and how small worlds can be found when zooming in.
   
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MacLean, Steve: Ordinary Objects And Other Distractions
(Recommended Records)

Using a diverse set of instruments and percussive devices, from tennis balls to Jupiter 80 keyboards, electronics artist and performer Steve MacLean presents an exotic set of compositions using microtonal, poly-rhythmic and deeply engaging structures in unusual and captivating music.
   
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Moody Alien: Down To The Junkyard
(Thirsty Leaves Music)

9 spontaneous compositions from Greek musician Moody Alien, working with an opaque group of performers using instrumentation including guitar, bouzouki, dulcimer, harmonica, trumpet, glockenspiel, toy piano, percussion, rainsticks, plastic beaters, sand from the beach, &c. &c.
   
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Moody Alien: Down To The Junkyard [CASSETTE]
(Thirsty Leaves Music)

9 spontaneous compositions from Greek musician Moody Alien, working with an opaque group of performers using instrumentation including guitar, bouzouki, dulcimer, harmonica, trumpet, glockenspiel, toy piano, percussion, rainsticks, plastic beaters, sand from the beach, &c. &c.
   
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Ossatura: Maps And Mazes
(Recommended Records)

The new release from Italy's excellent electroacoustic experimental band Ossatura led by Elio Martusciello takes the band into new territory, detailed and more luminous, more acoustic, with vibes and clarinet (Michael Thieke) and even a lovely song surprising long-time fans.
   
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   Rock/R.I.O./Prog

Drake, Bob : Arx Pilosa
(Recommended Records)

Another twisted, complex and irresistible album from multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Bob Drake, practically presenting a history of the rock genre in 20 short pieces that twist and turn in inventive, humorous, peculiar, mesmerizing, and masterly songs.
 
Squidco Pick
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Pinhas, Richard / Barry Cleveland (feat Manring / Alberti): Mu
(Cuneiform )

Four improvised works from legendary French artist Richard Pinhas & guitarist/synth player Barry Cleveland, plus Michael Manring on bass and Celso Alberti on percussion; exotic and enveloping music that merges art rock, ambient, electronic, avant-garde jazz, and various "world" musics.
   
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Pinhas, Richard / Tatsuya Yoshida / Masami Akita : Process and Reality
(Cuneiform )

Thick, noisy, complex, interweaving and stunningly cathartic music from the trio of French prog legend Richard Pinhas on guitar, Ruins/Magaibutsu drummer Tatsuya Yoshida, and pioneer of noise music Masami Akita, AKA Merzbow, recording in the studio in Tokyo.
 
Squidco Pick
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   Compositional

Frey, Jurg : Beuger . Cage
(Edition Wandelweiser Records)

Clarinetist Jurg Frey performs two works, one composed by Antoine Beuger and one by John Cage, both related to time, or of becoming and of unceasing becoming, pieces using silence in powerful sound structures, contrasting empty moments with the complexity of individual sound.
   
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Keller, Beat / Tom Johnson / Joseph Kudirka: String Trios
(Edition Wandelweiser Records)

A superb program of string trios from minimalist composers Beat Keller, Tom Johnson, and Joseph Kudirka, from cinematic to spacious sound work, as realized by the trio of Julia Schwob on violin, David Schnee on viola, and Nicola Romano on cello.
   
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Zimmerlin, Alfred: Dunki . Frey . Aeschbacher . Capt . Hefti . Moster
(Edition Wandelweiser Records)

German composer Alfred Zimmerlin presents 3 pieces that balance compositional and improvisational approaches, with a 7-part work for strings, a large Klavierstruck work for microtonal piano, and an improvised chamber work, "Klarinettenquintett," with Jurg Frey on clarinet.
   
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Banabila & Machinefabriek:
Macrocosms
(Tapu Record)
Bonga / Champion / Mwamba:
Paperstone Suite
(FMR)
Claudia Quintet, The:
Super Petite
(Cuneiform)

Dave Douglas & Frank Woeste:
Dada People
(Greenleaf Music)
Dunmall / Noble / Edwards / Sanders:
Chords Of Connections
(FMR)
Paul Dunmall / Phillip Gibbs:
Electrosonics
(FMR)

Ensemble Phoenix Basel & Jerome Noetinger:
Les Voix De L'Invisible [VINYL]
(Bocian)
Ewen / Smith / Walter:
Live in Texas
(Balance Point Acoustics)
Terrie Ex / Paal Nilssen-Love :
Schobberdebonk [VINYL]
(Bocian)

Fenetre Ovale (Risser / Ruhl / Billet / Gouband):
Deuxieme Volet
(Umlaut Records)
Alvin Fielder / Damon Smith:
Song For Chico
(Balance Point Acoustics)
Jonathan Finlayson / Sicilian Defense:
Moving Still
(Pi Recordings)

Jurg Frey :
Beuger . Cage
(Edition Wandelweiser Records)
Antonin Gerbal :
Sound Of Drums
(Umlaut Records)
Nicola Hein L. / Mia Zabelka :
The Honey Pump
(FMR)

Jackson / Baker / Kirshner:
The Noisy Miner [CASSETTE with DOWNLOAD CODE]
(Astral Spirits)
Beat Keller / Tom Johnson / Joseph Kudirka:
String Trios
(Edition Wandelweiser Records)
Mike Majkowski:
Bright Astonishment Of The Night
(Bocian)

Moody Alien:
Down To The Junkyard
(Thirsty Leaves Music)
Moody Alien:
Down To The Junkyard [CASSETTE]
(Thirsty Leaves Music)
Paal Nilssen-Love / Lasse Marhaug / Massimo Pupillo:
You're Next [VINYL]
(Bocian)

Eric Normand:
Mattempa
(Tour de Bras)
Sylvia Ocougne / Chico Mello:
Musica Brasileira Descomposta
(Edition Wandelweiser Records)
Richard Pinhas / Barry Cleveland (feat Manring / Alberti):
Mu
(Cuneiform )

Richard Pinhas / Tatsuya Yoshida / Masami Akita :
Process and Reality
(Cuneiform )
Simon Rummel Ensemble:
Nichts Fur Alle (Nothing For All)
(Umlaut Records)
Sao Paulo Underground / Rob Mazurek:
Cantos Invisiveis
(Cuneiform )

Schall Und Rausch (Mukarji / Arrias / Dorner / Fagaschinski):
Vapour
(Confront)
Udo Schindler / Marco von Orelli :
Luft.Spiele
(FMR)
Steve Swell:
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Improviser
(Swell Records)

Vasco Trilla :
The Rainbow Serpent
(FMR)
Jack Wright :
Rattle OK & Rattle Still OK
(Spring Garden Music)
Jack Wright :
Sample Tape: 1979-1985
(Spring Garden Music)

Jack Wright :
Thaw
(Spring Garden Music)
Jack Wright / Zachary Darrup:
Meet & Greet
(Spring Garden Music)
Alfred Zimmerlin :
Dunki . Frey . Aeschbacher . Capt . Hefti . Moster
(Edition Wandelweiser Records)

John Zorn / Simulacrum:
49 Acts Of Unspeakable Depravity In The Abominable Life And Times Of Gilles De Rais
(Tzadik)



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