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John Butcher: Music on Seven Ocassions
by Derek Taylor
John Butcher is an established improviser in the European creative music milieu. His exceptional approach to reed playing has been chronicled on numerous recordings, but until recently the majority of these releases have been limited to European circulation or as expensively priced imports. His new disc on Meniscus offers a two-fold benefit for listeners unfamiliar with ...
John Butcher/Phil Durrant/John Russell: The Scenic Route
by Robert Spencer
Three improvisers with long resumes and magnificent virtuosity. Themeless improvised music that highlights the abilities of each musician to interact with his fellows and create a seamless whole of spontaneous composition. That is The Scenic Route by John Butcher, Phil Durrant, and John Russell. The title may be derived from the unhurried nature of these 1998 ...
John Butcher-Phil Durrant-John Russell: The Scenic Route
by Glenn Astarita
Jon Butcher (saxophones), Phil Durrant (violin) and John Russell (guitar) are a free-jazz or improvisational power trio of sorts. The Scenic Route is the latest from this daring and adventurous group as tracks 1-4 were recorded live in France and track 5 recorded live in London. The opener, “Heavy Merge” commences as if three scientists were ...
