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March 20, 2020

"I do like to think of music as a healing art
And an aid to meditative states."
—David Behrman

Creative Artists

• Josep-Maria Balanya / Ramon Lopez
• The Balderin Sali
(w/ Paul Lovens/Evan Parker/Philipp Wachsmann)
• Mathieu Bec/Robin Servant
• Berlin Art Quartet (Schubert/Bauer/Muller/Bruggemann)
• Dopolarians
(W.Parker/Jordan/Fielder/Fowler/C.Parker/Hurt)
• Geordie Approach, The (Birkeland/Fadnes/Charkey)
• GGRIL
• Krci (Loris Binot/Emilie Skrijelj)
• Leimgruber/Willers/Curran/Spera
• Lisbon String Trio & Gabriel Ferrandini
• Corey Mwamba
• Orchestra Entropy
• Ivo Perelman/Matthew Shipp
• Dave Sewelson (w/ Swell/W Parker/Bugalu Smith)
• Benjamin Vergara/Fred Frith
• Vinz Vonlanthen
• Theresa Wong/Frantz Loriot
• Zingaro/Rodrigues/Rodrigues/Faustino/Oliveira

Essential Labels

Creative Sources
Discus
Leo Records
Mahakala Music

Tour de Bras
Tour de Bras / Circum-Disc
Unisono Records

Jazz & Improvisation

Balanya, Josep-Maria / Ramon Lopez: Furious Yellow
(Creative Sources)

Two Spanish improvisers of distinction meet at DADA Studio, in Brussels, Belgium to record ten diverse and extraordinary dialogs, from percussionist Ramon Lopez and pianist Josep-Maria Balanya, balancing radical jazz with experimental approaches to free and contemporary improvisation, a tour-de-force of expression and innovation.

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Balderin Sali, The (feat Paul Lovens / Evan Parker / Philipp Wachsmann): Variations [2 CDs]
(Leo Records)

Part of The Soundscapes Concert Series organized by saxophonist Harri Sjostrom and named for the Helsinki venue where it was recorded, over 2 days 11 incredible musicians in various configurations presented a spectacular set of performances, with improvisers including Evan Parker, Paul Lovens, Phil Wachsmann, Sebi Tramontana, Harri Sjostrom, Teppo Hauta-aho &c.

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Bec, Mathieu / Robin Servant: Escarbilles
(Tour de Bras)

The Canadian free improvising duo of accordionist Robin Servant (GGRIL, P.O.W.E.R., Danielle Palardy Roger) and drummer Mathieu Bec (Dubovnik, Michel Doneda) are heard in this 2019 performance at la Maison de la Culture du Pic Champlain, in a gripping set of dialogs using preparations and extended techniques to create unusual sonic approaches to both instruments.

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Berlin Art Quartet (Schubert / Bauer / Muller / Bruggemann): Live At B-Flat
(Unisono Records)

Inspired by and using the same instrumentation as John Tchicai's seminal 60's free jazz band New York Art Quartet, since 2013 the Berlin Art Quartet of Matthias Schubert on saxophone, Matthias Bauer on bass, Matthias Muller on trombone, and Reinhard Bruggemann on drums, has carried on the spirit of NY Free Jazz, here in a live concert at B-Flat, in Berlin in 2019.

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Dopolarians (William Parker / Kidd Jordan / Alvin Fielder / Chad Fowler / Christopher Parker / Kelley Hurt): Garden Party
(Mahakala Music)

Legendary players, drummer Alvin Fielder, bassist William Parker, and saxophonist Kidd Jordan joined younger generation players pianist Christopher Parker, vocalist Kelley Hurt, and saxophonist Chad Fowler in New Orleans to record this exceptional album of modern jazz compositions primarily from Fowler, plus a collective improvisation and a narrative from Hurt.

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GGRIL: Plays Laubrock
(Tour de Bras / Circum-Disc)

The GGRIL (Grand groupe régional d'improvisation libérée) improviser ensemble based in Quebec invited German saxophonist living in NYC, Ingrid Laubrock, to compose three works, taking the band on adventerous journeys of texture, abstraction and melody, harnessing the power of the band's unique orchestration of electric guitars, percussion, and strings.

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Krci (Loris Binot / Emilie Skrijelj): Krci
(Creative Sources)

Filled with mystery and innuendo, the duo of French pianist and keyboardist Loris Binot, performing on prepared piano, prepared Fender Rhodes, Moog & electronics, and French-based accordionist Emilie Skrijelj, also on samples & electronics, are heard in a recording at the performing arts theater at CCAM in Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy for two extended and superbly intriguing improvisations.

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Leimgruber, Urs / Andreas Willers / Alvin Curran / Fabrizio Spera: Rome-ing
(Leo Records)

The long-running duo of saxophonist Urs Leimgruber and guitarist Andreas Willers are joined by percussionist Fabrizio Spera (Ossatura) and Alvin Curran (MEV) for a live performance at Casa del Jazz in Rome, merging avant jazz approaches with ea-improv through guitar effects and sampling, finding passion in explorative and unpredictable music of superb skill and intent.

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Lisbon String Trio & Gabriel Ferrandini: Sediments
(Creative Sources)

Portugal's Lisbon String Trio of saxophonist Nuno Torres, electric guitarist Abdul Moimeme and violist Ernesto Rodrigues, are joined by Red Trio/ Rodrigo Amado Motion Trio drummer Gabriel Ferrandini for this concert performance at O'Culto da Ajuda, in Lisbon, Portugal as part of the CreativeFest XIII, finding inspired balance in introspective sections and periods of exciting activity.

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Mwamba, Corey : Nth
(Discus)

A sophisticated and lyrical album of modern jazz led by UK vibraphonist Corey Mwamba, also on glockenspiel & beak flute, in a quartet with Laura Cole on piano, Andy Champion on double bass, and Johnny Hunter on drums & small percussion, with all pieces "devised and scored" by Mwamba alongside one collective improvisation; powerfully refined modern jazz.

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Orchestra Entropy: Rituals
(Discus)

An extended work for 10 improvisers using a composite composition of graphic scores, open notations, and two trio sub-pieces titled "skelf" (electric guitar, double bass and drums) and "antiphon" (violin, viola and double bass), all directed by UK saxophonist Matt London in an ensemble with reeds, winds, brass, strings, electric guitar, and Mark Sanders on drums.

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Perelman, Ivo / Matthew Shipp: Efflorescence Volume 1 [4CDs]
(Leo Records)

"Efflorescence", to reach an optimum stage of development or blossom, as heard through four studio-recorded CDs, expanding on the warm and enduring duo of saxophonist Ivo Perelman and pianist Matthew Shipp in beautifully flowing, succinct improvisations with a lyrical inclination, allowing for exploration through the sophisticated support each brings; beautiful.

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Sewelson, Dave (w/ Steve Swell / William Parker / Marvin Bugalu Smith): More Music for a Free World
(Mahakala Music)

Baritone saxophonist Dave Sewelson leads this collective quartet of New York associated players Steve Swell on trombone, William Parker on bass, abd Marvin Bugalu Smith on drums, a masterful example of modern creative jazz with a strongly lyrical attitude, through two extended improvisations and ending with a shorter "Reflections"; exemplary free jazz.

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Vergara, Benjamin / Fred Frith: Fanfarrisimo
(Tour de Bras)

Recording in Chile at the University Austral in 2018, trumpeter Benjamin Vergara and guitarist Fred Frith take us on two extended journeys through free electroacoustic improvisation, Frith's providing diverse and intense sonic environments over which Vergara's virtuosic and intuitive approach to the trumpet soars; impressive, creative, cathartic.

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Vonlanthen, Vinz: No Man's Land
(Leo Records)

Not ambient nor aggressive, Swiss guitarist Vinz Vonlanthen's latest solo album finds the improviser creating contemplative environments in unhurried ways, allowing bass and upper string to interact, often adding unusual vocal emanations to punctuate or layer with the guitar, creating an eclectic set of succinct works, often ominous, always uniquely fascinating.

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Wong, Theresa / Frantz Loriot: Live at Zoom In
(Creative Sources)

Recording at the magnificent cathedral at Berner Münster in Switzerland during the 2017 Zoom In Festival, the improvising string duo of violist Frantz Loriot and cellist Theresa Wong, also on voice, performed this extended work of creative string interaction, energetic and idiosyncratic and wonderfully expressive, enhanced by the natural resonance of the space.

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Zingaro, Carlos / Ernesto Rodrigues / Guilherme Rodrigues / Hernani Faustino / Jose Oliveira : Pentahedron
(Creative Sources)

An impressive highly interactive and extended improvisation focused mostly on strings, with label leader Ernesto Rodrigues on viola, Guilherme Rodrigues on cello, plus Red Trio's Hernani Fasutino on double bass and legendary Portuguese violinist Carlo Zingaro, with Jose Oliveira adding active percussive interaction, captured live at the CreativeFest XIII in 2019.

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Experimental/Electronic

Geordie Approach, The (Birkeland / Fadnes / Charkey): Shields
(Discus)

Two Norwegians and a Geordie (ie, NE Englander), from drummer Stale Birkeland, saxophonist Petter Frost Fadnes, and guitarist Chris Sharkey, since 2007 creating epic works of rich electroacoustic improvisation, recording their third album after extensive touring through Europe and Japan, using the the natural resonance of the Chapel FM, in Leeds to enrich their sound.

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In Stock and Ready to Ship

We're never quite caught up with new releases that constantly come in our door, and we don't like to rush a release to our homepage. That said, the following releases have already been stocked at Squidco, and are able to be ordered. In most cases we have images, often have samples, and some basic description of each release.

• You can see the newest additions to our catalog in our Just In Stock Section.

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Sakina Abdou / Barbara Dang / Peter Orins: Lescence / Gmatique (Tour de Bras)	Tetuzi Akiyama / Herve Boghossian: Suketchi (Tour de Bras)	Anticlan (Costa / Amador / Ernsting): Close To The Bone (Creative Sources)
Martin Archer : Anthropology Band [2 CDs] (Discus)	Ron Caines / Martin Archer AXIS: Dream Feathers (Discus)	Dominic Cramp / Mike Khoury / Philip Greenlief / Gino Robair: Compassion & Evidence (Creative Sources)
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Dietrich Petzold / Ernesto Rodrigues / Guilherme Rodrigues / Jan Roder: Get Your Own Picture (Creative Sources)	Ernesto Rodrigues / Nuno Torres / Abdul Moimeme: Aura (Creative Sources)

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