★Emanem
Fairly early with postscripts
IMPROVISED GUITAR SOLOS also with: Anthony Brax ton flute & sopranino saxophone (on 3 & 4 only) .Kent Carter: double bass (on 9 & 10 only). John Stevens: percussion (on 9 & 10 only).
The geographers
"It's a generalisation, but Sylvia Hallett scrapes and Clive Bell blows. Bell specialises in reed or pipe instruments from exotic locations, principally South East Asia. Hallett bought a saw for £2.49, mounted a bicycle wheel on a spindle and also pl…
The First Two Gigs
An improvising quartet featuring four of the finest and most innovative musicians, who have extended the ranges of their respective instruments - piano, saxophones, harp and double bass - into new, uncharted territories. As well as having exceptional…
Neuland
For her second solo album, Hug (pronounced 'hoog') concentrates on solo viola without any electronics in a series of pieces inspired by her recent visits to London. Her strong musical personality and original extended techniques ensure that this is a…
Love's dream
Reissue of this 1974 Emanem LP, with bonus tracks. Hard-swinging Free Jazz recorded in a club in Paris, featuring original tunes by the vastly under-rated Bradford (cornet) with Trevor Watts (alto sax), Kent Carter (bass) & John Stevens (drums). Reis…
Shadow company
Anthony Braxton invited Milo Fine to travel half way across the USA so they could make some music together for the very first time. The result was the extended free improvisation (with gaps) which is heard complete on this CD. Braxton used four saxop…
Trap street
ALAN TOMLINSON alto & tenor trombones. STEVE BERESFORD electronics & objects. ROGER TURNER drum set & percussion. Digital studio recording made in London by Mike Dailey - 2002 July 24.Excerpts from sleeve notes: “Is this a record? As the first full-l…
Reality Fandango
Recorded 11th December 2004 (track 2 & 4) and 22nd July 2006 in Roger Smith's kitchen. All instruments used without amplification or other electronics (except for some amplified guitar on track 3).