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Orchestra Of The Upper Atmosphere: Theta Seven

Read "Theta Seven" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto
February 9, 2026

Have you ever tuned into a television series only to discover, once you are fully engaged, that it is already deep into its seventh season? Rather than discouraging you, the experience is often invigorating: the narrative is compelling enough to pull you in immediately, while also tempting you to return to the beginning to understand how it all unfolded. A similar sensation accompanies Theta 7, the latest release by the Orchestra Of The Upper Atmosphere. According to liner ...

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Martin Archer & Walt Shaw: Biyartabiyu

Read "Biyartabiyu" reviewed by John Sharpe

by John Sharpe
January 30, 2025

Will the real Martin Archer stand up? The head honcho of the Sheffield-located Discus imprint appears in such a variety of guises that one never quite knows what to expect from his name on the sleeve. However, as the press materials make clear, this unadorned saxophone and drum duo finds Archer in his natural habitat, channeling influences derived from the early releases of Chicago's AACM in an equation he defines as blues + abstraction. That sums it up nicely, although ...

Album Review

Walt Shaw & Jim Tetlow: Inner Skull Trail

Read "Inner Skull Trail" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
February 12, 2024

This is a fascinating audio expedition crafted by the collaborative talents of Walt Shaw and Jim Tetlow. This album is a sequel to their previous work Cartography of Dreams, for the same record label. Each track is a testament to the duo's spontaneous improvisational prowess. Recorded in one live session, the music is executed via a raw and unfiltered creative process. It is a production which is as much an auditory experience as a performance art piece, blurring ...