In Memoriam Monsieur Klaus, Herr K, Klaus Thiemann
March 2, 1954 — May 26, 2023 † He fought. A lot. But in the end, he lost. Heavy treatments. More than 3 and a half years of illness… Klaus’ … Continue reading
Author: Metropolis
Spacy Naan Cheese | More Cheese
Spacy Naan Cheese est un power trio qui invite à une expérience musicale psychédélique alliant Jazz Rock des 70’s, sonorités indiennes et énergie Metal. Continue reading
Tellef Øgrim | Anders Berg | Kume
K U M E is the second album from the duo collaboration of bassist Anders Berg (SE) and guitarist Tellef Øgrim (NO). The 9 tracks of this release are all based on improvisations on analogue or electronic instruments. KUME was released at Subradar.no May 17 2015. Continue reading
Marc D. Goldfinger | Tales of the Troll | Junkies, Angels & Demons | E-Book
I always hate to write my own introductions. Maybe someday I will budget my time correctly so I might ask someone else to do it for me. That day has not yet come. I came across a laptop computer in the ruins of an old farmhouse in Lake Ninevah, Vermont. When I booted it up, these stories opened up. It seemed as if some junkie was spinning tall tales but I thought you might like to have a look at one alternative reality, so I put them into print. These stories were all told, during one time period or another, at a dope house which everyone thinks is in New York City. It is really in Cynosure. You can look up that word in the dictionary and it will give you an idea as to the nature of the area where the heroin house is located. Being violently opposed to long introductions, especially when I am the one writing them, I shall bring this one to a close. Let me just say that I believe that these stories are true. Why do I accept, as truth, words that appear to be written by a dope fiend? It is because I, with my mind’s own eye, have seen the face of Ar Lain Ta. I also believe in Demons and Angels. — Marc D. Goldfinger, July 21, 2015. Continue reading
Stefan Keune | John Russell | Frequency Of Use
Stefan Keune – sopranino, alto-saxophone | John Russell – acoustic guitar Digital recording made in London by Martin Davidson 2002 October 21, exept 1, and 9, at the Red Rose … Continue reading
Stefan Keune | John Russell | Excerpts & Offerings
Stefan Keune & John Russell share an abiding interest in free improvisation. A music that relies on an appreciation of, and a willingness to adapt to, the circumstance of the moment. What, when or how to play was left to the musicians’ discretion at the time of making the music. The “Excerpts and Offerings” on this CD are presented chronologically and are essentially un-edited i.e. real time recordings of the improvisations. Titles are all cryptic allusions to events that took place between 15th – 21st of November 2000. Continue reading
Stefan Keune | Hans Schneider | Achim Krämer | The Long And The Short Of It
Stefan Keune – sopranino, alto saxophone | Hans Schneider – double bass | Achim Krämer – drums, percussion Recorded February 16, 2007 by Tim Isfort at Duisburg-Baerl. Mastered March 3rd, … Continue reading
Stefan Keune | Sundays Sundaes
German saxophonist Stefan Keune first got noticed on the free improvisation scene in the 1990s with his trio and his duo with John Russell. His choice of the sopranino saxophone as main instrument gives him an uncommon sound, which he pairs with a textural approach reminiscent of John Butcher. He has performed with many improvisers from the German and British scenes, namely Matthias Bauer, Hans Schneider, Paul Lovens, and Paul Lytton. Continue reading
Frank Harrison Trio | Open Secrets | Cegin Productions
Art is one way of communicating truth and beauty. For those of us who are convinced that beauty can only come out of truth, the effort involved in shaping an artwork is an intense and deeply satisfying experience. Open Secrets was made in this spirit, with an honesty embedded in each note and each word; with a pulse woven through each verse; with the timeless essence of jazz and the influence of our ancestors as evoked through Celtic Folk music. The recordings on this disc are a sonorous and deeply articulated alchemy. The result illustrates how art is capable of opening the door to a new dimension by combining different disciplines and styles; music and poetry walking hand in hand towards an undefined place full of new discovery. This is a journey into endless landscapes and skies; each unique and special, depending on the emotions of each listener. — Josep Ramon Jove (artistic director) Continue reading
Joe Holiday | Somebody Else’s Nightmare | Strength and Kindness
As the bandleader my job is to develop a musical style, compose in that style and guide the interpretation of the compositions. The goal for this project was to perform music that was both written in “parts” and also meant for improvisation. “Parts” music is played by reading notes on a page; this can sometimes be complex and can require much concentration. It is found in many types of music including classical, pop, musical theater, big band and more. The challenge is to make the music sound alive and fresh every performance even though the musician has performed it the say way hundreds of times. With Somebody Else’s Nightmare, some of the “parts” change from performance to performance – for example, some compositions demand that the musicians improvise their own melody. To do this, they must listen closely to what the others are doing, and adjust. During performance, chord patterns might change. Also, I might cue in new sections while the piece is evolving, much like an audible called from the quarterback in football. In my mind, this is musical fun for both player and listener. — Joe Holiday Continue reading