The Peter Evans Quartet's first recording as a leader, featuring a combination of influences from recorded Jazz of the 50's and 60's, abrasive noise music, and wild and kinetic free improvisation. The compositions are made up of harmonic material lifted directly out of standards, with layers of melody and noise piled on top. The collective and individual improvisation on the material provided constitutes a second layer of tension. Peter Evans is a technically gifted trumpeter, who released his first album with a band consisting of Brandon Seabrook on guitar, Tom Blancarte on bass, and Kevin Shea on drums.
# Free Jazz
Fire! Orchestra's 'Ritual' is a collaboration of 21 musicians, including Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling, and Andreas Werliin. The album consists of five parts and features vocalists Mariam Wallentin and Sofia Jernberg. The music is driven by a rock-oriented composition with simple but galvanizing horn-led themes. The text is taken from Swedish poet Erik Lindegren and sung in English, adding passion to the performance.
Bluiett Baritone Nation's 'Libation For The Baritone Saxophone Nation' is a celebration of the power generated by a baritone sax quartet. The concert recording features Hamiet Bluiett, James Carter, Patience Higgins, and Alex Harding on reed instruments, along with percussionist Ronnie Burrage. The music swings, shouts, and swaggers from the bottom on up, with dense harmonies and high-spirited improvisations. Recorded by La Chaîne culturelle de Radio-Canada for 'Silence on jazz' at the 1997 Montreal International Jazz Festival.
Don Malfon's 'Mutable' is a totally acoustic sonic exploration that pushes the limits of the saxophone sound. The album consists of 8 tracks, each showcasing Malfon's extended techniques and innovative sound manipulation. Recorded in Bellvitge, Barcelona on May 23rd, 2022, the album is a masterpiece of contemporary saxophone. Malfon specializes in baritone and alto and is considered one of the outstanding sound innovators in free improvised music. The title 'Mutable' reflects the essence of Malfon's art, which is constantly mutating and generating 'fake' or 'alternative' sounds on the saxophone. This album is a must-listen for fans of free jazz and experimental music.