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Double Helix Quartet

Double Helix Quartet

FormatCDLabelAmalgamGenreJazz & Improvisation

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*2025 stock* The acclaimed ensemble Double Helix Quartet proudly announces the release of their highly anticipated new album, an adventurous collection that redefines the boundaries between contemporary classical music, improvisation, and experimental soundscapes. With this bold statement, the quartet reaffirms its role as one of the most forward-thinking voices in today’s chamber music scene.  

Fusing tradition with innovation, the album showcases the group’s signature interplay of precision and spontaneity, as if every piece is woven together like the strands of a musical double helix. Each track emerges as an exploration of texture, rhythm, and emotion, inviting listeners into a universe where acoustic mastery meets daring creativity.  

The project highlights the Quartet’s dynamic energy not only in performance but also in composition and collaboration. The result is a work that speaks equally to connoisseurs of contemporary music and to new listeners open to exploration.  

Details
Cat. number: AMA053
Year: 2024

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Special Thanks to the Jazz Institute of Chicago and all those that worked on or with the New Works, Fresh Voices grant in 2021, Kate Dumbleton, Adam Zannolini and the crew and staff at Elastic Arts, Thanks to Amalgam Music, Ha Tran, Rese Jackson, Steve Coleman, AACM (Chicago), Greg Carmouche, Wilbert Jones, John Woodard, Erick Bryant, Alvin Batiste, Fred Anderson, and thanks for listening.

Fred Jackson Jr.

It can only make the Earth better.

Ben Lamar Gay

Fred Jackson Jr. (as)

Ishmael Ali (c)

Bill Harris (dr)

Avreeayl Ra (dr, fl)

Artwork by Ha Tran

Recorded on July 22nd, 2021 at Elastic Arts in Chicago by Ishmael Ali and Bill Harris.

Release notes

Special Thanks to the Jazz Institute of Chicago and all those that worked on or with the New Works, Fresh Voices grant in 2021, Kate Dumbleton, Adam Zannolini and the crew and staff at Elastic Arts, Thanks to Amalgam Music, Ha Tran, Rese Jackson, Steve Coleman, AACM (Chicago), Greg Carmouche, Wilbert Jones, John Woodard, Erick Bryant, Alvin Batiste, Fred Anderson, and thanks for listening. Fred Jackson Jr. It can only make the Earth better. Ben Lamar Gay Fred Jackson Jr. (as) Ishmael Ali…

Tracklist
1Forest For The Trees3:03
2Inner Dialog8:48
3Something Like That6:56
4Think On It ¿?6:36
5Mind Clutter11:21
6Questions Without Answers9:14
Credits
Fred Jackson, Jr.
Alto Saxophone
Ha Tran
Artwork By
Ishmael Ali
Cello, Recorded By
Avreeayl Ra
Drums, Flute
Bill Harris
Drums, Recorded By