Ictus

Ictus: Live

by Glenn Astarita
February 9, 2006

The members of the jazz contingent presented here are well-known entities in Scandinavia, often performing in various collectives, established bands and pick-up groups. But French native guitarist Marc Ducret has performed with a who's who of modern jazz, including American saxophonist Tim Berne and others. The same could be said of Danish saxophonist Lotte Anker, for example, but at the end of the day, jazz/improvisation is not constricted to borders or predetermined vernaculars. In essence, these sentiments are diffused throughout ...

ICTUS Records Nights @ The Stone (NYC) April 1-14

Source: centazzo
March 21, 2012

The Italian Invasion & Other Stories Created in 1976, ICTUS Records has been one of the first and most celebrated labels completely dedicated to Improvised Music, New Jazz and Contemporary Classic Music. Founded by Andrea Centazzo and Carla Lugli, it became known as “The creative label for creative music." Closed down in 1984, ICTUS was reborn in 2005 in Long Beach, CA and immediately got again the attention from audiences and critics for its catalog featuring new productions and re-releases ...
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Guido Mazzon - As the Crow Flies (Ictus Records, 2008) ****a1/2

Source: All About Jazz
June 7, 2008

I may be writing this review too soon, without having listened sufficiently to this new release by Italian trumpeter Guido Mazzon, but I'm so thrilled by his music, that I can't wait to share my enthusiasm. This CD compiles a number of recordings that Mazzon made over the years with various musicians, and always in small settings, duo or trio. I like this music because it is pure. It is genuine. It is honest. It is deeply felt. He also ...
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Ictus Records 30th Anniversary Show - Rubin Museum, NYC 3/9

Source: Two for the Show Media
February 13, 2007

THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART PRESENTS: Harlem in the Himalayas: Ictus Records 30th Anniversary Renaissance Project With Andrea Centazzo, percussion; Perry Robinson, saxophone; Nobu Stowe, piano; Badal Roy, tabla March 9th, 2007 2006 - 7:00 PM Harlem in the Himalayas Ictus Records 30th Anniversary Renaissance Project With Andrea Centazzo, Perry Robinson, Nobu Stowe, Badal Roy March 9th, 2007 - 7:00 PM Rubin Museum of Art - 150 West 17th Street New York Admission $15 Advance,$20 Day of Show. For information ...
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Ictus Records' 30th Anniversary - jazz box-set of the year

Source: All About Jazz
December 7, 2006

ICTUS Records' 30th Anniversary box-set (www.ictusrecords.com/30) was selected by All About Jazz-NY as one of the best jazz box-set of 2006.

Following the steps of this critically acclaimed release, on December 1, 2006 released five brand new box-sets from its extensive catalogue: 1. IMPROVISED MUSIC SERIES / 12-CD BOX-SET 2. PERCUSSION MUSIC SERIES / 10-CD BOX-SET 3. CONTEMPORARY MUSIC SERIES / 9-CD BOX-SET 4. NEW MUSIC SERIES / 6-CD BOX-SET ...
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Ictus Records' 30th Anniversary Collection

Source: All About Jazz
January 27, 2006

ICTUS' 12-CD Box Set is scheduled for the release in March/April of 2006 from newly resurrected ICTUS label. This most important collection of music in the history of ICTUS Records, is a celebration for the 30th anniversary of the birth of one of the first independent labels of the 70's, a tribute to all great artists that made ICTUS exist, just for the love of music. The set could be pre-ordered at ICTUS website. ICTUS' extremely ...
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