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The Summer House Sessions
* LP on black vinyl, pressed at RTI and housed in a heavy-duty tip-on Stoughton jacket, with insert. * In 1968, Don Cherry had already established himself as one of the leading voices of the avant-garde. Having pioneered free jazz as a member of Ornette Coleman’s classic quartet, and with a high profile collaboration with John Coltrane under his belt, the globetrotting jazz trumpeter settled in Sweden with his partner Moki and her daughter Neneh. There, he assembled a group of Swedish musicians …
Jazz Mutations
Symphonic Jazz at its finest and a rare musical find from post-war Berlin. Unknown performances of the orchestra under the direction of Werner Müller, recorded September 1961 at the studio of Hochschule für Musik. Excellent crossover of Westcoast, Hard Bop, Modern Classical and Blues. Most of the tracks composed for the occasion, such as “Jazz Suite” (Robert Farnon), “Jazzific 59/16” (Julien Francois Zbinden) or “Jazz Mutations” (Helmut Brandt). They open up an exciting new chapter of Progressiv…
Feuilleton In Jazz
Symphonic Jazz at its finest and a rare musical find from post-war Berlin. Unknown performances of the orchestra under the direction of Werner Müller, recorded April 1960 and September 1961. Excellent crossover of Westcoast, Hard Bop, Modern Classical, and Blues. Most of the tracks composed exclusively for the occasion, such as “Blues In Studio 7” (Helmut Brandt), “Ouverture in Jazz” (Klaus Wüsthoff) and “Feuilleton in Jazz” (Peter Sandloff). Another exciting new chapter of Progressive Jazz in G…
Revisited
A compilation of lost tracks by the Zurich based Sextet “Jazz Community”. One of the most important Post-Bop and Modal Jazz bands from Europe, that featured the exceptional brass section of Hans Kennel (tp, flh), Paul Haag (tb) and Heiner Althaus (ts). Their most celebrated tracks from the rare LP’s "Jazz Community" and "Il Topo" are on one album. All recordings produced in 1979 at the studio of Bruno Spoerri and in 1983 in concert at The Club in Rubigen, Bern. Lovingly restored and remastered i…
Take A Look Outside
This is the fourth, and until now, unreleased album by Kapingbdi, a six-piece band from West Africa, which billed itself as “African Jazz-Funk-Rock from Liberia”. It is a skilful mix of African and Western elements, with a spiritual heart and dynamic grooves. In January 1985 and shortly before the group disbanded, they recorded nine tracks for an aborted LP project at Masterpiece studio in Detroit, U.S.A. In 2019 the music was carefully remastered from the original 24-track master tape. For Kapi…
Born In The Night
Kapingbdi came together in Liberia, West Africa, during the late 1970’s and had their own unique style. This six to seven-piece band played original compositions in a vibrant mix of African Rhythms, Soul, Spiritual Jazz, Funk and Rock. Led by Kojo Samuels on sax, flute and vocals “Born in The Night” presents the essential tracks from their rare studio LPs produced between 1978-1981, carefully remastered in 2019 for vinyl LP and a 6-Page Digipack CD, which includes two additional recordings. Kapi…
Saxophone Solos
Reissue Evan Parker's first solo LP Saxophone Solos. Recorded by Martin Davidson in 1975 at the Unity Theatre in London, at that time the preferred concert venue of the Musicians' Co-operative, Parker's densely woven and often cyclical style has yet to form; instead throaty murmurs appear under rough-hewn whistles and calls -- the wildly energetic beginnings of an extraordinary career. Reissued with liner notes from Seymour Wright in an edition of 500. "The four pieces across the two sides of Sa…
Dark Myth Equation Visitation
Live recordings from cosmic-jazz-grandmaster Sun Ra's Arkestra tour in Egypt during the 1970s. 'Dark Myth Equation Visitation', also known as 'Live In Egypt Vol. 1' or 'Nature’s God', was recorded in 1971. Side one of the LP features a recording of a TV performance, including an interview, and side two fronts tracks recorded during a concert in Heliopolis near Cairo.
The impact and significance of these few weeks upon Sun Ra can be measured by the growth and development of his output over the ne…
Long Time Ago
Azumah was the coming together of a group of talented young dancer-musicians from Soweto (South Africa) with musician and instrument-maker Smiles Mandla Makama of eSwatini (formerly Swaziland). Long Time Ago is the surprising and enticing, resultant album from 1985, recorded in the house of theatre stalwarts Des and Dawn Lindberg in Johannesburg. Produced by David Marks (3rd Ear Music, Hidden Years Music Archive Project), Des Lindberg and Smiles Makama, this album takes us back to a priceless mu…
B + B
Instant Composers Pool presents B + B, a series of live sessions performed by Steve Beresford on piano and toy electronics, and Han Bennink on percussion. Tracks 1 and 4 recorded on 24 February 2000 at Mahogany Hall, Edam; tracks 2 and 3 recorded on 17 February 2000 at BIMhuis, Amsterdam. Cover art by Han Bennink.
Restless In Pieces
Instant Composers Pool presents Restless In Pieces, a studio session performed by ICP Orchestra. Recorded October 21 & 22, 2015 by Kasper Frenkel, Electric Monkey Studio, Amsterdam. Mixed and Mastered February 9th, 2016 by Micha de Kanter, Mideka Music, the Hague. Ab Baars clarinet, saxophones; Michael Moore clarinet, saxophones; Tobias Delius clarinet, tenor saxophone; Thomas Heberer cornet, trumpet; Wolter Wierbos trombone; Mary Oliver violin, viola; Tristan Honsinger cello, vocals; Ernst Gler…
Zamboni 22
*2022 stock* Climate-atmosphere is what we say. Soul with beautiful expression, is what they say in the modern jazz scene in the US. It’s a necessary component for good jazz, as well as for swing. But to achieve an organic atmosphere which is therefore vital and alive, a relationship of intentions and views, and a congeniality of thoughts are needed. When Tommasi was in Rome for a few days and had Santucci and Scoppa listen to the latest pieces he had composed, the three musicians ideas, a…
Monkey Cop
Sploosh Records presents Monkey Cop by Martín Escalante and Teté Leguía. Suspects: Lolo, Kevin Salkeld, Nicole Remy, Sam Weinberg, Tomas Orrego, Camilo & Alex Ángeles, The Weez. To protect and serve.Martín Escalante: sax violenceTeté Leguía: bass extortionChristian Blandhoel: sketches & coffeeErick Baltodano: mappingJacob Felix Heule: aural schematics
Snowcone
** 2021 Stock ** Caracol Carnívoro make nightmare music on acoustic instruments. The modified alto saxophone and double bass make for an extremely unbalanced duo with a twisted sense of humor. Both natives of Los Angeles, Martín Escalante and Oliver Steinberg met online through a craig's list want ad. Martín has lived most of his life in Guanajuato, Mexico, working on film and photography jobs, while Oliver lives and works as a professional musician in LA. Their music is cathartic, ritualistic, …
Torn Ham 01212019
Sploosh Records presents Torn Ham 01212019 by Caracol Carnívoro. Mastered by Weasel Walter. Art by Ian Steele.
Jesse Ward – GuitarOliver Steinberg – BassMartín Escalante – Sax
Knuttel House
Sploosh Records presents Knuttel House by Jun Numata, Martín Esclanate and Yuji Ishihara. Paintings by Aron Briggs Mastered by Skaset. Layout by Nicole Remy. Special thanks to Akira Saito. Recorded live at Knuttel House on 06/07/19.
Jun Numata: guitar, electronicsMartín Escalante: saxYuji Ishihara: drums
Martín Escalante and Eloe Omoe
Sploosh presents "Martín Escalante and Eloe Omoe". Art and layout by Ron Regé, Jr. Mastered by John Hegre. Thanks to Skaset.
Martín Escalante - SaxSam Rowell - BassTim Leanse - Drums
Solid
Astral Spirits presents Solid by Phicus. Recorded April 25th, 2019 at Rosazul Studio, Barcelona by Jan Valls Miralles. Mixed by Jan Valls Miralles. Mastered by Lasse Marhaug. All music by Phicus. Photo by Elena Márquez. Special thanks to Maciej Lewenstein.
Ferran Fages: electric guitarÀlex Reviriego: double-bassVasco Trilla: drums
An Ayler Xmas Vol. 4: Chicago vs. NYC
Split release with Williams' own Soul What Records. Yet another yearly installment of "An Ayler Xmas" just in time to cheer us up post election. This is the first time that there will be a vinyl version of Ayler Xmas jams!! The vinyl version contains only tracks 3 & 6 which are the same medley but done in entirely different styles by the Chicago and NYC groups respectively. however, the vinyl version does come with a digital download of the entire album.
Outremusique pour Enfants 1974-1985
** 2021 Stock ** In the land of Presidents Giscard and Mitterand, thermal clothing and elbow pads, Sautet films and Sunday roasts, the carpeting of a nursery is strewn with a handful of 7-inches. There, exotic birds and courteous elephants guarding a castle built with cakes form a Front for the Liberation of the Imaginary: colourful, systematically framed illustrations standing out against the cream background of gatefold sleeves… doorways to a maze of sounds at the crossroads between the neates…