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John Butcher / Florian Stoffner / Chris Corsano: The Glass Changes Shape
by John Sharpe
British saxophonist John Butcher cultivates a network of like-minded collaborators around the world, with whom he seeks to connect on an occasional to regular basis. Although only formed in May 2022, the trio with American drummer Chris Corsano and Swiss guitarist Florian Stoffner must be among the most potent combinations. Affirmation comes from the nine tracks ...
Bley School: Where?
by John Sharpe
Punningly recalling beloved British children's TV programme Play School, the name Bley School neatly encapsulates what is afoot on this album, representing an open-minded and irreverent fondness for tunes, especially those associated with the groundbreaking Canadian pianist Paul Bley. Responsible for this is the threesome of pianist Pat Thomas, bassist Dominic Lash and drummer Tony Orrell. ...
John Sharpe's Best Releases of 2024
by John Sharpe
From the 200 or so discs that I heard in 2024, here are the ten new issues and three gems saved from obscurity, which gave me the most pleasure. As always these selections are entirely subjective, and take no account of the many other albums which I would no doubt have loved if I had heard ...
Fathom
By John Butcher
Label: 577 Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Fathom Part 1; Fathom Part 2; Fathom Part 3.
Aesthetic of Prisms
Label: Fundacja Sluchaj
Released: 2024
Track listing: CD 1: Blue Rose
Part I-Part X.
CD 2: Live in Barcelona
Part I-Part IX
CD 3: Ritual
Pulsión de vida; Despertar; Latidos multicolores; Porvenir; Boca a boca; Tic tac; Regreso; Rito; Alma; Grito; Respiro.
CD 4: Live in Oslo
Part I; Part II.
CD 5: Four Hands
Part I-Part IX.
CD 6: Live in Glanegg
Part I; David M; Part II; KaučičCan Ram; Part III; La niña de la calle Ibiza.
CD 7: Neris
Part I-Part XIII.
High Laver Levitations Vol 1 Unearthed
Label: Matchless Recordings And Publishing
Released: 2024
Track listing: Tap Root; Digging; Lament For Old Bones.
Duck Baker: Breakdown Lane: Free Solos & Duos 1976-1998
by Mark Corroto
This release is a great introduction to the music of Duck Baker and, maybe more importantly, a reminder of why the musician's sound is so vital. Baker, a finger-style acoustic guitarist, is a folk music omnivore. Besides Scottish and Irish fiddle music, he is at home with bebop, blues, free jazz and free improvisation. Let that ...
John Butcher 70th Birthday Residency at Cafe OTO
by John Sharpe
Groundbreaking saxophonist John Butcher is a frequent visitor to north London's Cafe OTO, so it is fitting that the venue provided the setting for a celebration of his milestone birthday. For the occasion he handpicked selection of his most potent collaborators to join him over the three nights in various small group formations. Butcher ...
John Butcher / Eddie Prevost: Higher Lever Levitations Vol 1 Unearthed
by John Sharpe
Enduring connections. UK free music veterans, drummer Eddie Prėvost and saxophonist John Butcher first shared a stage in 1990, as part of guitarist Derek Bailey's famed Company weeks, but they still find plenty of worthwhile things to say to each other on Unearthed. Their encounters have been many over the intervening years, including several previous duo ...
