Jeff Arnal, Dietrich Eichmann

*300 copies limited edition* American percussionist Jeff Arnal and German pianist-composer Dietrich Eichmann have forged a dynamic musical partnership spanning over two decades. Sometimes there are long intervals between their encounters, but each reunion sparks new and unpredictable explorations in sound. Their music emerges as an organic tapestry of polyrhythmic structures and vibrant textures, precisely articulated from the first note. Tides of Unrest captures the essence of their creative synergy during an electrifying encounter in the spring of 2023.

Dietrich Eichmann, a German composer and pianist born in 1966, is renowned for his innovative works that span orchestral music, chamber compositions, and experimental improvisation. Trained under Wolfgang Rihm and Frederic Rzewski, his music has been performed by esteemed ensembles and soloists, including Ensemble Modern, Peter Brötzmann, and SWR Symphony Orchestra, with premieres at prestigious festivals worldwide. Eichmann’s collaborations, notably his long-standing partnership with Jeff Arnal, delve into the intersections of composed and improvised music. His impact on contemporary music is further underscored by his curatorial work with Neue Musik im Fläming and the broad documentation of his works through recordings and broadcasts.

Jeff Arnal is an American percussionist, composer, and community organizer who has made significant contributions to experimental music since the 1990s. A student of visionary artist Milford Graves and composer Stuart Saunders Smith, Arnal's work fuses experimentation, improvisation, and tradition. Recent projects include Drum Major Instinct with Curt Cloninger, released on Mahalaka Music in 2022 and featured at the 2024 Big Ears Festival, as well as Signal Otherwise, a 2024 trio album with Ken Vandermark and Bonnie Han Jones on Catalytic Sound. As the Executive Director of the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, Arnal champions the College’s revolutionary legacy of experimentation, collaboration, and interdisciplinary innovation through exhibitions, programs, publishing and residencies.