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Matthias Müller / Andreas Willers: Matthias Müller / Andreas Willers
by Glenn Astarita
Matthias Muller and Andreas Willers craft a bold sonic adventure with their improvised soundscapes, rooted in Berlin's vibrant experimental scene. Muller wields his trombone not for traditional melodies but for sonic exploration, coaxing out breathy whispers and guttural growls. Willers answers with an electric guitar that dances between delicate, spidery lines and distorted noise. Together, they create a dynamic interplay that feels like eavesdropping on a lively conversation, full of spontaneous invention and intuitive call-and-response. On tracks like ...
Continue ReadingLina Allemano: Canons
by Troy Dostert
Capping twenty years of running Lumo Records--a record label dedicated to her multifarious projects--with Canons, trumpeter Lina Allemano has assembled several innovative ensembles to give voice to her distinctive chamber-jazz aesthetic. While it might not be as obviously adventurous as some of her previous releases, it retains Allemano's signature emphasis on finding the ideal pivot point between composition and improvisation. And it is often a quite beautiful listening experience as well. Allemano has always been a crafty improviser, ...
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
