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TREVOR WATTS VERYAN WESTON MARK SANDERS JOHN EDWARDS
'HEAR NOW' a film by Mark French plus extra audio tracks [FMRDVD05]

Beautifully recorded and produced film by Mark French with various sections where Trevor Watts talks about the music. 4 separate dialogues , plus two tracks recorded by the quartet at Hastings Jazz Club in 2012


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Udo Schindler Thomas stempkowski
RELATED UNIQUE ITEMS [FMRCD624]

THOMAS STEMPKOWSKI and I agreed to dedicate these recordings with double bass to the memory of our colleague Simon H. Fell. It could hardly be more tragic and macabre, because Thomas died unexpectedly (for me) on June 12th, 2021 during the production of this CD. I never would have thought that the recordings would be a farewell and memorial album. We had plans. The first meeting stim- ulated us, the interpersonal and the inner sound was right. A strong voice is silent, not only will I miss it! us The music is dedicated to the British bassist, composer & label head SIMON H. FELL who died on June 28th, 2020, a valued colleague whom I wanted to invite for my concert series ‘low tone studies’ in 2021 in Munich. live recording of the performance on October 26th, 2019 at the 97th Salon für Klang+Kunst,


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Evan Parker John Edwards Tony Marsh
MEDWAY BLUES [FMRCD623]

Recorded by Trevor Taylor at Colin Erswells Chatham basement club this cd is the only known recording of the trio with the great Tony Marsh, who passed a few years later the group


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Mia Zabelka Glen Hall
QUANTOM VIOLIN [FMRCD622]

Atomized, Interpolated, Reconfigured, Mosaiced, Cut up, Transported to the Sonic territories of quantum interactions. The musical collaboration of Austrian violinist. Vocalist and sound artists Mia Zabelka and Canadian sound artist Glen Hall bends the clock of real time music. It enters a realm of vibrational 'implants. Phase vocoded reversals. Spatialized architectures and unforeseen happenstances. 'The Quantum Violin' is a virtuoso escape hatch out of our imaginations box


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BERND DEZEVIM TOBIAS SHIRMER. JAN RODER. MATTIAS BRODE
BROEDE SCHIRMER UNIT [FMRCD619]

Recorded on the 3rd Feb in 2020 at Tito's Zentrifuge in Berlin Germany, 'Imaginary moments in a city' presents something different in that its rare to hear a grand harmonica (here played by Brode Shirmer) in an improvised context and it works amazingly well!A fascinating new innovative group in the FMR stable! This brand new line up from Berlin offers music between Free Improv, Com- position and Contemporary (Free) Jazz. The unusual instrumentation with harmonica, clarinets and piano together with the compositions and the strong musical characters of the players create an original and independent group-sound with a dense and compact interaction.


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Sonic Rivers
MIRROR UNIT [FMRCD618]

On one of the particulary hot summer days in Cologne in 2019, we met to record the music for our duos second album During our session the temperature in the small but fine cinema (hall of the cultural centre Alte Feuwache) rose continuosly and reached truly tropical conditions by the time of the evening concert For this CD we have now chosen those sonic rivers that evolved during the 'melting point'  of the day, so to speak, with a few unintended sounds leaking in from the cultural centres courtyard contributing in their own way to this  evenings special atmosphere


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Udo Schindler Thomas stempkowski
IN SEARCH OF SURPRISE [FMRCD617]

IN SEARCH OF SURPRISE The international Trio S.R.L. has an interesting background as it emerged through an artistic residency in the Villa Waldberta (Feldafing/Munich) during the restricted Covid period from november 2020 to february 2021. The french american composer Etienne Rolin was introduced to multi instrumentalist Udo Schindler thanks to the cultural manager Gabi Sabo. Immediately from the first meeting there was a mutual understanding and confidence in the nature of the collaboration which covered 14 encounters and close to a dozen hours of recordings over a three month period.


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Udo Schindler Wilbert de Jode
LOW TONE STUDIES PARTICIPATION & INTERPLAY [FMRCD616]

Udo Schindlers great series of recordings continues with three new ones Low Tones are live recordings by Udo Schindler – tracks #1-5 at DasLihotzky_wagnisART in Munich at February 7th, 2020 and tracks #6-10 at the 99th Salon für Klang+Kunst in Krailling/Munich at February 28nd, 2020 mix & master by Wolfgang Obrecht/Tonstudio RichArt, Munich both concerts took place as part of the concert series 'LowToneStudies


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Paul Dunmall Simon Thoumire John Edwards Phillip Gibbs
BROTHERS IN MUSIC [FMRCD615]

We are releasing some Dunmall music not previously available as we hit the 100 mark and these are some of his favourites!


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Paul Dunmall Johnathan Impett Andrew Bal Paul Rogers Phillip Gibbs
DISTRACTED [FMRCD614]

With cover graphics by Paul Dunmall 'Undistracted'. represents one of his favourite recordings never previously released on FMR, We hope you enjoy its much as us!!!


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Vasco Trilla percussion Liba Villavecchia. saxophone
ASEBIA [FMRCD611]

Asebeia is a new duo cd featuring one of the greatest percussionist of the day Vasco Trilla with saxophonist Liba Villavevvhia However the music follows a serious path having the title 'Criminal charge for desecration and disrespecting of divine objects' to understand more about this read the attached pdf! The music as expected is passionate improvisation . Its beautifully recorded and the 8 tracks weave an aural magic as Vasco swops many percussion sounds, hit struck bowed in a tapestry for Liba to respond. Highly recommended! titles are Kolnos, Eaudalmonia, Pisits, Akolasia, Ataraxia, Eidola, Sophrosyne and Thelon


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ED JONES EMIL KARLSEN
FROM WHERE LIGHT FALLS [FMRCD610]

Ed Jones is perhaps the most well know name in the is this beautifully recorded free improv recorded at Leeds Conservatoire in 2020, and the music clearly shows his jazz heritage In many ways it reminds me of many of the great drum saxophone black American free jazz duos it has the intensity without anger, musical, density with restraint, in fact its very subtle introduction to an exciting new duo. Emil Karlsen is a fine collaborator sounding some times like John Stevens and Elvin or Rahied Ali and uses interesting and stimulating percussion combinations This is their debut album but I hope it won't be their last! great stuff


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DOCTOR STEPHEN TROMANS Solo Piano
THE WAY [FMRCD609]

This album was a watershed moment in m recent life. I was in the process of recovering from a period of severe mental and physical strain occasioned from work stresses and the realities of life under pandemic restrictions, loss off livelihood etc Three days before the session I was visited , in the form of a shadow entity, possibly an aspect of my creative 'physche', in the early hours of the morning with a telepathic directive to record again: a new solo album, in a great studio, on grand piano. And to improvise it all on the day, from my experiance of late


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Tibor Takacs Laslo Lenkes Goran Grubisic
FUNAMBULISTS [FMRCD608]

Describing Serbian group 'The Funambulists' music is difficult! Its improvisation yes but its many other things too The group provide an extraordinary large sound field for just three people. The barrage never lets up! a veritable onslaught of sound in a consistent wave of aural shock and energy . The guitar (Laslo Lenkes)is loud and thoroughly probing, making the saxophone (Tibor Taskacs Fakii) have to work hard in the upper register to be heard whilst Goran Grubisics pounding drums complete the onslaught, in this barrage and wall of sound. Introvert, and subtle improvisation this is not, but if you get off on energy alone you won't be disappointed!


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GIng Lenz den zwanzigsten durchs Gebirg oder nicht
UDO SCHINDLER. PATRICK SCHIMANSKI [FMRCD607]

-After an impressive level of recent releases on FMR Udo Schindler teams up with Drummer percussionist Patrick Schiminski for another duo series of improvisations at the 'Salon fur Klang + Kunst in Munich the scene of such healthy creative and productive improvised Munich. This time the inspiration is from the novel Lenz by Georg Buchner. With players both moving though a wide range of instruments and electronics this beautifully recorded music will delight!


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Alberto Pederneschi Solo Percussiion
MICROCOSMO [FMRCD606]

one of the most original and interesting solo percussion cd's we have heard in a long time! Alberto has a style and vision all his own as he battles with prepared drums, drums, kalimba, objects, voice Theres something very special and origial in these pieces and approach!


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GUY-FRANK PELLERIN MATTHIAS BOSS EUGENIO SANNA
WATER REFLECTIONS [FMRCD604]

Altogether a splendid release of careful thoughtful but always creative and well paced small group improvisation by an Italian supergroup of Guy Frank Pelerin on soprano and tenor sax, Eugenio Sanna. guitar and objects, Matthias Boss violin and voice Recording quality is excellent .The three aim for a single voice where the response and call is almost immediate and although they come from very different musical backgrounds you'd be hard pressed to tell they work so well together In all 10 tracks that hold your concentration because of the quality of the interchange. A really nice group!


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DAN BANKS JOSE CANHA TREVOR TAYLOR ROBIN PORTER
LOST AT SEA [FMRCD603]

Sigur Rós, the Icelandic band, known for their ethereal, post-rock sound palette, evoking the combined aesthetics of rock, classical Euro- pean music, and minimalism, has become somewhat of a household name over the past twenty years. However, their increasing popularity has not diminished their experimental spirit, and to this day, their highly atmospheric music captures the natural beauty and magnificence of Iceland. ‘Lost At Sea’ intends to capture, explore, and recast the captivating sonic landscapes woven by Sigur Rós through a combination of free improvisation and structured compositions. The works included in this CD exist along the line of re-arrangement and homage, with mo- ments featuring more direct references to Sigur Rós's work ('Lost At Sea', for example) and others that are more evocative and subtle ('Victory & The Rose'). Lost At Sea will take you on a fascinating journey through a sonic landscape inspired by the work of Sigur Rós, lensed and constructed by the creative voices of Dan Banks, José Canha, Trevor Taylor, and Robin Porter. All compositions and arrangements by Dan Banks.


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CARLO MASCOLO JOAO MADERIA FELICE FURIOSO
CINESTASIA [FMRCD602]

Recorded in May 2017 Cinestesia. is a trio of free improvisation featuring Felice Furioso on percussion Portugese master Joao Madeira on double Bass and Carlo Mascolo on trombone, an interesting combination indeed. The recording came about after a fruitful meeting in Lisbon at the M.I.A. festival The music on this cd evokes a special human tension present in all three musicians -composers delicate and tenuous , which explores a form of un common sensitivity where sound processed instinctively though gesture in action deeply involves the three musicians complicit in balancing the elusive sound matter and structure most relevant to instant composition, most often avoiding the severity of cliches in improvisation. 7 great tracks of stimulating and highly creative improv


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STEFAN KEUNE ERHARD HIRT HANDS SCHNEIDER PAUL LYTTON
XPACT II [FMRCD601]

This is the third cd on FMR cd for Martin Keune, and here again he's in great company with Erhard Hirt on Guitar , Hans Schneider on double bass and the master percussionists Paul Lytton, well apparently on everything! This is the second incarnation of the XPact group and 34 years have passed before this new Xpact group, Xpact II the music is impossible to catorgarise, as it proceeds through myriad levels of improvisational density The pace is fast and furious but everyone contributes mightily and its thoroughly engaging . The music enters many levels and you'll just have to hang on to your hat and listen hard!


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Udo Schindler Ove Volquartz
TALES ABOUT EXPLODING TREES AND OTHER ABSURDITIES [FMRCD598]

Sinister throaty bass and double bass clarinet introduce this new duo recording , (a duo being favourite situation for Udo Schindler) here featured with the amazing woodwind improv star One Volquartz, in a five track bombshell echoing the title, 'tales about Exploding Trees and other Absurities'! Recorded as a live recoding on October 12th 2018 at the88th SALON fur Klang+Kunst in Munich this record continues to document the amazing work of Udo Schindler in many different settings. Continued breaking of new ground, new sounds and atmospheres jump in and experience one of the most important improvisers on the German scene .


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luc Houtkamp Steve Bereseford Martin Blume
SHED 1 [FMRCD597]

3 compelling improvisations by three European masters! British pianist Steve Berseford with ace German improv drummer Martin Blume with (and now living in Malta) saxophonist Luc Houtkamp. The trio produce a menacing landscape of intricate and subtle sounds mostly low key, introspective and rumbling, searching taunting and testing . Beresford is always interesting from his prepared piano to his humorous toys and you never quite know which direction things will go. Every so often an impassioned saxophone will wail for awhile and kick start a more frenetic episode but the drums are always thoughtful never overpowering , subtle and enduring. Ultimately highly controlled improvisations by three Euro masters! check it out!


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Dunmall Pursglove Foote Saunders Owston Bashford
C O S M I C D R E A M P R O J E C T I O N [FMRCD596]

Wow this is a throw back, tunes! yes in a very rare excursion Paul fronts a sextet that sounds like a big band playing some of his new tunes. Again beautifully recorded at Samsun studios on Sept 11th 2020, this new ensemble 'Cosmic Dream Projection' produces as they say a sound 'greater than its individual parts! All are great players who excel but for me Percy Pursglove stands out on trumpet. For many Dunmall fans this new venture will get you salivating at the mouth! its that good. The tunes act as a springboard to some energetic creative and burning improv you will not be disappointed. Tunes are back!!!!!


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Udo Schindler Damon Smith Jap Blonk
MunichSoundStudies Vol. 2 & 3 [FMRCD594]

The Munich studies consists of two cds recorded from the 12th December 2019 to 15th The first cd vol 1 is entitled artoxin_encounter and was recorded at Galerie ar Toxin in a live recording by Gottfried Duren. It features a wonderful trio of Udo Schindler on clarinet, bass clarinet and alto horn along with Katrina Erhard on c and alto flute plus from the USA the incredible Damon Smith. There are 6 track of compulsive improvisation! The second cd Vol 2&3 is split into two sessions. The first featuring Udo in a duo with Damon on 7 tracks whilst the second set adds the outstanding voice and creativity of Jap Blonk in 5 tracks of mayhem! Udo varies his instrumentation on each set. Highly recomended!!


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Udo Schindler Damon Smith Karin Erhard
MunichSoundStudies Vol. 1 [FMRCD593]

The Munich studies consists of two cds recorded from the 12th December 2019 to 15th The first cd vol 1 is entitled artoxin_encounter and was recorded at Galerie ar Toxin in a live recording by Gottfried Duren. It features a wonderful trio of Udo Schindler on clarinet, bass clarinet and alto horn along with Katrina Erhard on c and alto flute plus from the USA the incredible Damon Smith. There are 6 track of compulsive improvisation! The second cd Vol 2&3 is split into two sessions. The first featuring Udo in a duo with Damon on 7 tracks whilst the second set adds the outstanding voice and creativity of Jap Blonk in 5 tracks of mayhem! Udo varies his instrumentation on each set. Highly recomended!!


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Udo Schindler. Jap Blonk
LAKEFRONT DISCUSSIONS [FMRCD592]

Lakefront Discussions takes its name from an intriguing duo recording by multi instrumentalist duo Schindler with the tantalising voice of Jap Blonk recorded in Kurparkschlosechen, Herrsching in Ammersee, Germany on April 26th 2020 its a beautiful recording by Udo capturing every detail of this live performance on which he uses multiple instruments, reed instruments as well as brass. We also hear the remarkable sounds of Plonks computer productions truly interesting and compelling sounds, possibly modulation his own voice , extending his range enormously. Both men push and react to each other with endless streams of creativity and complexity sometimes working together other times seemingly two independent voices. 8 wonderful tracks of boundless intrigue ! highly recommended


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Hernani Faustino Joao Madeira
DB DUET [FMRCD591]

The rarity of two virtuoso Portugese bass players duelling away pushing, listening, responding in a very delightfully creative way. Hernandi Faustino and Joao Maderia are the cream de la cream in Portuguese in music circles playing in many of the leading bands both as leaders and sidemen.Here they have free reign to run amok in there veery bass sound world, it works exceptionally well, with crystal clear sound and each panned to a different side they explore and celebrate everything you can do on a double bass, and its always musical and compelling. Recorded in Lisbon DB Duet is the state of the art bass playing, but it is more !! Much more!!!


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Paul Dunmall Neil Metcalfe James Owston Tymek Jowsiak
UNMASKED [FMRCD590]

Swirling flutes kick off this brand new Dunmall extravaganza ! with Pauls alto flute duelling with Neil Metcalfe's concert flute, ably abetted by bassist James Owston and Tymek Joswiak on drums, both who provide excellent contributions ofspirited but thoughtful playing the improv soon moves into time, a measured loping haunting tempo before suddenly being hijacked again by fresh rhythmic interludes Thats the spirit of the whole album. Its a rarity to have a Dunmall release playing only flute, and this is beautifully recorded and haunting from beginin to end!


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Musician Supreme
KEITH TIPPET [FMRCD587]

New box set containing 4 cds from the Keith Tippett canon on FMR to celebrate this extraordinary musician who gave so much to the UK scene No notes but 4 cds in individual sleeves the cds are Linukea , he's amazing piece for piano and string quartet, an early duo with Howard Riley in Bern and two recordings with his Dartington improvising trio featuring Pul Dunmall and Julie Tippetts. One with tracks recorded at the old vortex and the BBC and the other at the Priory as part of the now defunct Southend Jazz festival 2004


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Raymond Macdonald Gogs Maclean
SASS [FMRCD586]

recorded , without discussion, in a single improvised take on a Friday evening in 2020 SASS represents the stunning and tantilising creative abilities of Scottich improvising musicians saxophonist Raymond Macdonald and double bassist Gigs Maclean. jump in and immerse yourself !


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Shirley Smart cello James Arben tenor bariton saxophone, bass clarinet , flute
ENTAGLEMENT [FMRCD585]

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James and Shirley met whilst working with Ethiopian vibes master Mulatu Astatke, and quickly discovered a shared interest in the possibilities of free improvisation that drew on their common interests and aesthetic, as well as musical interaction in a free set- ting. These dialogues are an exploration of harmonic, rhythmic and timbral tension and res- olution, created from bold experimental playing techniques and melodic discourse. The music draws on influences from Jazz to Middle Eastern, Folk and Contemporary music


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Sabu Toyozumi Simon Tan Rick Countryman Yong Yandsden
REABSTRACTION [FMRCD584]

andsdenSabu Toyozumi has collaborated with Rick Countryman many times during recent years, evolving the free music revolution he helped initiate in Japan over 50 years ago. The neighboring islands of the Philippines, where Countryman and bassist Simon Tan reside, have played host to performances with Sabu that have produced 7 albums prior to this release. Malaysian tenor man, Yong Yandsen, joins to extend the oft recorded trio to a lively two sax quartet. Both Sabu and Countryman had met Yandsen in Kuala Lumpur several times last year, but separately during other projects. The music captured here is from their third night performing together in Manila, and the second with acoustic bassist Simon Tan.


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Stefan Keune Dominic Lash Steve Noble
AND NOW [FMRCD583]

'And now' features two British improvisers with the great German saxophonist Stefan Keune recorded on January 22, 2020 at the UKs premier creative music space Cafe Oto The music features three improvisations titled 'Well Then' 'Whatsoever' and 'Finally' dip in to some tantalising improv from three masters


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Steve Hubback Metal Moves
Metalkymist [FMRCD582]

The return of master craftsman and percussionist with a new Metal Moves album featuring his many hand crafted instruments 9 great inspired improvisations (except Son yr Christr) A solo tour de force of percussion by one of our most creative and innovative voices not to be missed


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Jean Michel Van Schouwburg Adam Bowman Daniel Thompson Adrian Northover
BELLOWING EARWIGS [FMRCD581]

the Bellowing Earwigs are the marvelous Daniel Thompson on ArchTop Acoustic Guitar, Collagist Poet Adam Bohman on unamplified objects , Adrian Northover on Soprano Saxophone and the Voice-Mouth of J-M Van Schouwburg . Recorded at OXO Tower on 09-10-15 by Adrian Northover. We performed the Boat Ting and I’Klectic and we recorded these tracks on the same run. Issued on Trevor Taylor’s FMR Records. Titles : Obstinate Trout Constellation, Bewildered Bison Dissection Group, Latent Trouser Press Controversy, Treacherous Company Kagghamra Style, Electrified Militant Bladderack and (yes) Monotone Britishness.


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Paul Dunmall Percy Pursglove John O'Gallagher Elliot Sansom Chris Mapp Miles Levin
AWAKENING EXPECTATIONS [FMRCD580]

fabulous music from a new Dunmall Sextet, recorded In Birmingham by Olly Sansom in March 202 just before lockdown!!!! Thank god they made it just in time!! Titles are Awakening Expectations and Playing there virtues , dive in!!!! you won't be sorry


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Rick Countryman Saxophone Chrisian Butcher Drums Simon Tan Bass
BLUE SPONTANEITY [FMRCD579]

The selections on Blue Spontaneity are drawn from 3 contiguous days of recording in July 2019, Christian Bucher’s seventh year of collaborations in the Philippines with Rick Countryman, with Simon Tan involved for six of them. Due to Simon’s active schedule, the first and last day were a trio format, and the second day was as duo.


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Simon Jeans Johannes Luebbers Daniel Susnjar
ARTEFACT AGENCY [FMRCD574]

Featuring Simon Jeans on guitar, Johannes Luebbers on keyboards and Daniel Susnjar on drums, Australian group Artefact Agency was formed in 2014 as a vehicle to explore collaborative composition and collective improvisation. The trio were interested in creating semi-improvised music that re- flected the diversity of their collective practice, drawing on elements of jazz, rock, free improvisa- tion and contemporary classical music


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Sabu Toyozumi Simon Tan Rick Countryman
TURTLE BIRD [FMRCD573]

The music recorded on this CD is from a live performance on December 12, 2018 in the Philippines, at Tago Jazz Café, by engineer Alvin Cornista. The contents represent the entire first set and the final selection from the last set, appropriately with an extended drum solo from the Japanese legendary improvisational master, Sabu Toyozumi


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Paul Dunmall Angelica Sanchez Mark Sanders
SONGBIRDS TEMPLE [FMRCD572]

A songbirds Temple was recorded at Samsom Studios Birmingham in November 2019 by Olly Sansom and although it includes regular drummer Masrk Sanders introduces a new trio featuring the outstanding talent of Angelica Sanchez! the music is outstanding improv and the piano offers a different approach here


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SHANTI PAUL JAYSHINA JOSH ISON JOSE CANHA TREVOR TAYLOR DAN BANKS
OSCILATIONS 12 TONE MUSIC FOR JAZZ QUINTET [FMRCD568]

The music on this cd was composed by percussionist Trevor Taylor for jazz quintet,using partly 12 tone technique and in parts space notation, a graphic method where the players interpret the music written in a non conventional way. All of this hopefully is woven along with conventional solos and free form improvisation into a coherent music


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Paul Dunmalls Nonet
INTERPRETATIONS OF BEAUTY [FMRCD562]

recorded in June 2019 this is the rare event of a larger ensemble recording featuring a different kind of feel by using mostly strings. Violins, Viola, cello , double bass guitar etc The players are Paul Dunmall , Neil Metcalfe, Philip Gibbs, Trevor Taylor, Hannah Marshall, Sarah Farmer, Theo May, Alison Blunt and the enigmatic John Edwards on double bass there's 6 tracks of beautiful music in this release now well into the 90's on FMR and this will be a landmark . You can easily see why Paul Dunmall won the Paul Hamlyn prize this year


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Jaka Berger prepared drums Colin Petit tape electronics. Jure Borsic saxophones, clarinet
BOOTLEG Honey, did you break all my Jazz Cassettes? [FMRCD561]

Eclectic and quirky improv with diverse tong in cheek titles such as 'Not Ornette' 'All the things you will never be'. 'did you expect Bossa and blind on cue by Miles Device!! Difficult to categorise , you'll just have to listen, but certainly creative, interesting and diverse The music was recorded at Radio Student Ljubljana by Jure Gruden


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ROB BURKE. BEN MONDER. TOM RAINEY. with BEN GRAYSON
SLIPSLIDING [FMRCD559]

Slip sliding takes the listener on a musical ride aiming to evoke emotions and discussion about what is good, bad different, indifferent, familiar, unfamiliar, beauty and the unexplainable. This experimental project includes compositions by Rob Burke and the group improvisations that are intensely expressive. The music traverses compositions and improvisation with an underling investigation in to distortion. 'Check out' Ben Monder's use of varied and dense distortion and how Rob Burke interacts with his manipulation of harmonics in the sound ideas that are infused with the unique creativity of Tom Rainey. The distortion is further manifested with the post -editing of Ben Grayson: adding sounds and changing the sound scape of many of the tracks.


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Sue Lynch tenor sax. Dawid Frydrk Trumpet John Edwards double bass Dave Fowler drums
DIAL [FMRCD558]

Recorded at Iklectic London in 2019 Dial is yet another of the many really intretsting free improvv groups working in the capital the two tracks Dial tone 1 and 2 provided a constant flow of ideas and challenging music!


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Albert Cirera Nicholas Field
LIVE AT DRAGON [FMRCD557]

In June last year 2018 the Catalan saxophonist Albert Cirera, the English Swiss drummer N icolas Field and the Poloish bass player RafalmMazur met in Krakow They had planned several concerts, a recording session and to spend time together.In Krakow’s alchemy they played a concert and CD release via Not two Records , and the following summer under the title Five Spontaneus Ones


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Francoi Carrier Tomek Gadecki Marcin Bozek. Michel Lambert
WIDE [FMRCD556]

continuing the Europen Tours Francois and Michel join up with Tomek Gadecki and Mocin Bozek in a live recording in Bydgoszvcz Poland on May 24th 2018 As to be expected fascinating interactive improv of high quality and creative excess!!!


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Rick Countryman Saxophone Chrisian Butcher Drums Simon Tan. Bass
EMPATHY [FMRCD555]

EMPATHY is a special release for me, as we cover a lot of diverse territory, while maintaining our identity. All the music is unrehearsed, with little discussion between recordings, beyond a simple intro setting, such as suggesting Christian start something with brushes. The first tune “Empathy” is a more evolved version of our melodic free jazz concepts, followed by a similar evolved take on fast free swing with “Temperance.” “Outside the Context” also extends on our past concept of theme development in an open trio approach, which focuses on spontaneous interaction. The fourth ballad-like tune “The Snowman”, a subtle, abstract reference to the climate crisis, ventures into tone/color exploration. The next two tunes are more textural pieces, with “The Struggle for Relevance” led by arco on the bass, and “Resilience” being led by drums with bass and sax as layers over it. The final track “Blue Inside Gray” returns to more a standard sounding groove, another spontaneous hit between bass and drums, that focuses more on blues inspired expression. Rick Countryman


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Paul Dunmall - Phillip Gibbs - James Owston - Jim Bashford
CLAPTRAP [FMRCD554]

Caught live at the Claptrap in Stourbridge in March 2019 this cd see Paul Dunmall continue his never ending quest to record and play great music, continually trying different sideman and different combinations! and as may have been expected the results are something else, incredible powerful music for our times!!


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Paul Dunmall Jon Iragabon James Owston Tymek Jozwiak
AWOTO [FMRCD553]

Paul Dunmall continues he's epic recording scedhule documenting his amazing career and we are very greatful for it Recorded in Birmingham in May 2019 Awoto features the Amazing saxophonist Jon Iragabon duelling with the master and producing a forceful and passionate dialogue! the fire suitably flamed and kept hot by the wonderful James Owston on bass and the wonderful Tymek Jozwiak! 4 great tracks of burning improvisation


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Udo Schindler saxophone , bass clarinet, cornet, euphonium. Erick Zwang Ericksson drums percussion
POETRY?? EIN WURFELWURF [FMRCD550]

This new release by Berlin based Multi instrumentalist Duo Schindler features him playing here in a duo here with drummer percussionist Erick Zkwang Ericksson Speaking about it Udo Schindler says, 'This is my first recording in a duo with a drummer, which is a new challenge and allows a more open playing style. The rhythmic elements come to the fore. The quest of my 80th salon was the local Erick Zwang Ericksson, whom I have know for decades, but had previously never played with. A operation was addressed in the nineties, but was not realised. All the more surprising and enjoyable is the result of our common interaction. The sensitive spatial arrangement of the actors in the audio sound image by Obrecht adds an important quality to the concert document and enhance its impact'


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UDO SCHINDLER [FMRCD549]

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Pillip Gibbs guitar. Neil Metcalfe flute Adrian Northover Marcelo Mgliocchi drums/percussion
THE VISITORS [FMRCD548]

The Visitors was recorded at Red Shed studios I 2019 and was mixed by Ian Hill it contains 6 great tracks of epic free improvisation The Visitors is one of the finest groups in the country featuring stellar players on the London Scene jump in! you won't regret it. Creative emotional and fully charged improv


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Jose Lencastre alto sax Raoul Van Derweide double bass Onno Govaert drums
SPIRIT IN SPIRIT [FMRCD547]

FMR's continued series of cds by brilliant saxophonist Jose Lencastre continues with this excellent trio also featuring Raoul Van Derweide on double bass and Onno Govaert on drums The music an eclectic mix of inspiring improvisation and was recorded at Zaal 100 in Amsterdam it gives the listener in its 6 tracks the continued progress and success of a new breed of brilliant improvisers across Europe!


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Marina dzukljev Samo Salamon Jaka Berger
FRESH DUST TRIO [FMRCD543]

Fresh Dust trio is a new formation including well known Slovenian guitarist and composer Samo Šalamon on six string and twelve string acoustic guitar, Marina Džukljev, one of most active and creative pianists from Serbia in the last few years and one of the most active drummers and composers in Slovenia in last 15 years, Jaka Berger on drums. The trio is exploring the raw acoustic essence of the instruments and blends the tradition of free improvised jazz with contemporary preparations and techniques to lift the dust, make it fresh and bring the music into new sound potential


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Philipp Wachsmann Trevor Taylor Lawrence Cassereley
ELECTROPHONIC ART TRIO [FMRCD540]

The title of this group was influenced by the Legendary 'New phone Art Trio' of the 60/70s featuring Vinko Globakar but it is a very different music! as all three musicians have always worked with electronics as well as acoustically and present here a really deep surreal sound world of great depth but also intimacy Of the 5 tracks here tracks 1 and 5 were recorded at a live concert at Iklectiki Arts in London on 23rd July 30th 2017 while tracks 2,3,4 were recorded at Visconti studios previously on April 30th


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David Leahy double bass. Philipp Wachsmann violin
TRANSLATED PLACES [FMRCD539]

Translated space is a new recording by the thoroughly delightful duo of Philipp Wachsmann and David Leahy, a multimedia project also including painter Catherine Hope-Jones who created the paintings used on the cover (title;- ' Inscription in Waves' the music consists of 12 short tracks at 52.50 overall If you know (and should1) Phillips work you'll know he is an artists of the highest calibre with a great creative voice of subtlety abnd sophistication, matched here by the wonderful counterpoint provided by bass player David leahy. Music that requires plenty of listening to pick out its magical dialogue Elab the sound of a stream flowing, beyond perception we play across space, paradoxically near and far surveying the changing landscapes we helped to create drawing on pasts in remote islands from where we plot a course towards an inevitable rendezvous, appreciated for what it is - a refuge and a point of departure.


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Paul Dunmall Percy Pursglove Steve Tromans Dave Kane Hamid Drake
SOULTIME [FMRCD538]

Energy and lots of it is the initial thing that strikes you here! In fact there's so much that after listening to the first track I thought I was listening to a James Brown cover band! and I even had to check the instrumentation to see if it was the right music! Not that things settle down, they just move into a just as energetic freeer feel. Off course the trumpet/tenor frontline gives the eventual free jazz vibe with both Hamid Drakes powerful drums and Steve Tromans off the wall piano shaping the uncatergusable sound full on power, utterly extrovert, powerful and as I said full of enthusiastic energy. All excellent with occasional forays into short simple tunes sandwiched by great improvising . even onfirast hearing I feel this is going to be an absolute classic. Outstanding


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Jos Ison Dan Banks Trevor Taylor Jose Canha
LUMINOS [FMRCD534]

First recent recording of this groups collective improvisation! Luminos features 4 tracks varying in high intensity to subtle and sublime quite moments of piano string arpeggios , revolving roto bells, arco bass and saxophone harmonics imposible to categories this music knows no barriers, its influences coming from Jazz , contemporary classical music, free improv and a myriad of others! The music was recorded at Visconti studios London with the four pieces titled Sky, Cloud, Night, and light reflection the front image of the cd. Recommended!


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Paul Dunmall Phillip Gibbs Benedict Taylor Ashley John Long
LANDSCAPES [FMRCD533]

Recorded at the Victoria Rooms Bristol in September 2018 and mixed by Jonathan Scott this engaging quartet continues Paul Dunmall incredible journey with yet another inspired combination Phillip Gibbs is along standing guitarist off course but the addition of Benedict Taylor on Viola and the ultra virtuoso bass player Ashley John Long complete an impressive ensemble with 6 outstanding improvisations. Not much more today about just listen!!


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MICHEL DONEDA MATHIEU BEC
A Peripheral Time [FMRCD530]

Great new duo improvisations from the virtuoso saxophonist Michel Doneda and excellent percussionist Mathieu Bec! Recorded in the chapel of La Chappelle St Sylvester in Brussels with an interesting acoustic the 4 tracks produce over an hour of fascinating improvising and duo battling! the Legandry Evan Parker and Han Bennink battles came to mind but this is very different The cover was designed by Guillaume Chevreau and the audio was recorded by Stephane Clovis step in and immerse your self in no holds barred stimulating great creative improvisation!


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Pei Ann Yeoh. violin. Ash Trigg electric bass. Jim Bashford drums
TRIYEO  [FMRCD525]

Triyeoh os a project that started when I was doing my postgraduate at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. the idea is always to elevate what the violin can do in an avant grade jazz setting. The movement of contrasts, in and between pieces, is what I hope to achieve with this ensemble. I am indebted to Jim and Ash in putting together this ensemble. Jim is one of the most imaginative, versatile, and humble drummers I have worked with and Ash instinctively knows where to place himself in the music and constantly gave us fresh ways of playing off each other. this recording has been a long time coming. Thus I am grateful for the financial support of the arts and humanities research grant from Kings college London which has allowed me to complete this process. Hopefully , the journey is not a futile one


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Frode Gjerstad Dag Magnius Narvesen
LIVE AT TOU [FMRCD524]

Frode loves the duet and has released many on FMR of all kinds of instruments from Kevin Nortons percussion , to duos with Borah Bergman, Sabir Mateen, Nils Henrik AsheimFred Lonberg Holm and other fine drummer percussionists such as Paul hessian and John Stevens and now a very fine duo with the Norwegian drummer/percussionist DagMagnus Narvesen for this Frode used both alto and tenor saxophones as well as alto flute and Bb clarinet the result is tantalising as well as engaging Frodes high altitude harmonics battling with Narvesens excellent playing, which is energetic as well as intelligent. His advanced extended kit contains a wide palette of percussion sounds and he plays them well, very well


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Ian Brighton guitar
MARSH GAS [FMRCD521]

This classic release (originally on Bead records) features Ian Brightons first record in his name and features some great improvisers of the day including Phillip Wachsmann, Radu Malfati, Marcio Mattos, Roger Smith and Jim lIvesey The background to this recording originated when Ian played a concert at Battersea Town Hall in 1975. The music, specifically written for children was composed and partly improvised. Entitled The Sun Tamer': a Polynesian folk tale, the children participated by playing a blown or percussion instrument. All under the guidance of the narrator As the story unfolded such was their involvement and enjoyment they approved oblivious to the music being played!


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GIO featuring Evan Parker and Marilyn Crispell
PARALLELMOMENTS UNBROKEN  [FMRCD519]

Stunning new double cd from GIO featuring evan Parker nd Marilyn Crispell !! The 20/27 piece navigates its way through 7 pieces on cd1 and 11 on cd2 recorded at City Halls in Glasgow in june 2014. Finally made available the work began in 2013 when Raymond Macdonald was commissioned to write a new piece fo the BBC using graphic scores, through composed sections, photographs and artwork, all based on his past musical experiences with the musicians involves especially the wonderful Evan Parker and Marilyn Crispell!!!


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Daniel Vaczi
RETICULAR [FMRCD517]

Some very interesting music and compositions from this talented Hungarian saxophonist Daniel Vaczi! Recorded in Budapest in 2018 there's 12 mesmerising tracks that includes fellow musicians Janos Aved, Marton Fenyvesi, Balas Horvaith, and Zsolt Sarvari Kovacs also featured is 4 tracks include the programmed player piano


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Pat Thomas Dominic Lash Lawrence Casserley
VALID TRACKTOR [FMRCD515]

Valid Tractor features three of the most creative improvisers in the uk, now in an outstanding creating and quirky Trio. Pat Thomas on both piano and electronics, with the incredible energetic double bass player Dominic Lash and the extraordinary lawrence Casserley on signal processing 10 excellent tracks by perhaps an unlikely combination that reality works incredibly well!!!


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Pat Thomas, Pete McPhail, Richard Chapman, Geoff, Serle
SHOCK TROOPS [FMRCD514]

Terrific album from cult group of major improvisers recorded original in 1989 6 Tracks include Radio Galaxies, Black Line, Korma, Disauder, Vandals on the moon and Central Dada Time Quirky and great fun


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Paul Dunmal, Phillip Gibbs, James Owston, Jim Bashford
INNER AND OUTER [FMRCD513]

Recorded at Rain Studios in Kings Heath Birmingham in Aug 28th 2018 Inner and Outer continues Paul Dunmall's relentless recording schedule that provides a rare insight into the development of an artist. As one of the UKs and worlds undenied saxophone stars Paul never fails to produce incredible music whatever of the many many groups he's been involved with . Here he's joined by regular Guitarist Phillip the terrific drummer Jim Bashford and james Owston on bass Like all Dunmall recordings this is highly recommended


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Paul Dunmall Julian Siegel Percy Pursglove Mark Sanders
AS ONE DOES [FMRCD512]

Paul Dunmall is always interested in recording using different and electric combinations of musicians and this release is no different featuring long time great player like Sands and Pursglove along for the first time with the excellent Julian Siegel on tenor Saxophone and bass clarinet two titans of the tenor duel together . The whole thing gells really well and produces yet another free improv hit for Paul!


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Susie Hodder Williams Chris Caldwell
COACLE OF LIFE [FMRCD511]

Coracle of Life features 10 tracks of original music inspired by the sculptures of Andre Wallace Virtuosos on their instruments for this recording Chris plays soprano, alto saxophone and baritone saxophone as well as bass clarinet , gamelan, piano and Harmonium!! whilst Susie plays (only!) Flute, piccolo, and Bass drum Slowy these two musicians are carving a very personal and original sound that will delight


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SZILARD MEZEI
CITROMFA [FMRCD510]

A wonderful double album from Szilard, fast becoming a very serious composer as well as improviser. Here he uses a 12 piece ensemble (Tula Tiszan Innen Ensemble )for 9 pieces over the two discs The music was recorded at the Kuturni Centar Novi Sad in Serbia and also includes a graphic score interpretation by Erzsebet Mezei Watch out for Szilard a very big player composer on the Serbian scene


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Paul Dunmall - Alan Niblock - Mark Sanders
DARK ENERGY [FMRCD506]

Its wonderful Paul Dunmall has finally got the recognition he deserves with his recent stunning Hamlyn award win! and testament to FMR continued support for him and his fantastic playing, an artist who stands at the top of his art and can hold his own with any saxophonist on the planet !!! now with his FMR releases into the 90s over 30 years we offer a very new recording featuring him on tenor Saxophone along with the ever wonderful Mark Sanders on drums and percussion and Alan Niblock bass not much to say abut the music, its as riveting, illuminating and compelling as ever!!!


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JOSE LENCASTRE NAU QT [FMRCD505]

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Francois Carrier Michel Lambert John Edwards
ELEMENTS [FMRCD501]

A new release in the ever growing FMR list by this group of wonderful Canadians with a dash of Uk added into the mix in the shape of the incredible John Edwards Elements and Roar of Joy were recorded live at Ikletic as part of there Horse Improv club in London on May31st 2016, while Wilderness was recorded as part of they European tour this time at the 20th Festival of Jazz at Cerkno, may 22 2015, a year earlier


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IAN BRIGHTON
IMAGININGS [FMRCD497]

When I look back over 45 years of involvement with improvised music I consider myself very fortunate to have played with so many great musicians. Reflecting recently on these past events, it occurred to me that the acoustic ambience and environment in where we played had a significant bearing on the outcome of the music, whether it was created within a small studio, a club, concert hall, or a cathedral. This album, albeit recorded in a studio, in a way attempts to recreate some of those environments by imagining situations that all of those taking part, have experienced at one time or another, without limiting the scope of the overall improvisation. Some tracks involve musicians who I have played with for what seems a lifetime, namely Trevor Taylor, Philipp Wachsmann, Marcio Mattos and Jon Seagroatt. The others I have either met since returning to improvised music in 2016, as is the case with Neil Metcalfe and Francois Carrier, or with Steve Beresford, someone I played with just the once in the very early seventies and become reacquainted with in 2017 when he, I and Trevor recorded The Kontakte Trio (FMR ). Regardless of where and when, all of the musicians involved are outstanding improvisers who have my sincere thanks for their interest and support.


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Philipp Wachsman Trevor Taylor Marcio Mattos Ian Brighton
STRINGS [FMRCD496B]

Following hot on the heels of their live recording at Cafe Ono 'Reunion' the group (here now celebrating over 40 years of great music together) went into Visconti Studios to record a new studio album.exactly one year ago (in June 2018) the music here is good as ever with the klangfarben melody style of echoing phrases across the instruments as fresh as it was all those years ago. The group developed a very special form of tight but fast moving improvisation technique that's quite rare these days


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DAVE SEWELSON STEVE SWELL WILLIAM PARKER. MARVIN BUGALU SMITH
MUSIC FOR A FREE WORLD [FMRCD490]

“Music for a Free World” is Mr. Sewelson’s first recording as a bandleader in almost 40 years since the 1979 release of “Synchro-incity” on TFYM Records with the 25 O’Clock Band. Since the late 70’s he has appeared on more than 50 recordings with a variety of artists including the recent FMR Release, “Dependent Origination” with his old compatriot Peter Kuhn, Alex Cline, Dan Clucas and Scott Walton. Notable recordings include “Scaribari (two baris, one mind, and a bass…)” with Claire Daly and David Hofstra and the Jesse Dulman Quartet’s vinyl masterpiece “Live at Downtown Music Gallery” on RRGEMS.


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Head Under Water
ROBERT BURKE TONY MALABY MARK HELIAS [FMRCD486]

After their first great FMR album ' Shift' (FMR CD 441) the Australia masters present a new trio record featuring the talents of Robert Burke but this time with Paul Grabowsky as well as the great acoustic bass player Mark Helias. There's 16 relatively short tracks in a truly international project as the music was recorded in New York and mixed in Italy!


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GILES THORNTON BIG BAND
BE IN TODAY [FMRCD485]

The first ever big band recording on FMR ! This has been an incredibly ambitious and rewarding project, which has involved a lot of people. I am truly grateful for their hard work. Thank you to all who pledged in my crowdfunding campaign. With your help, I was able to create the album, that I wanted to make. I hope you enjoy listening to the album, as much as I did enjoy creating it! Giles Thornton


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Paul Dunmall Phillip Gibbs Neil Metcalfe Ashley John Long
SEASCAPES [FMRCD484]

6 new improvisations based on the sea and colours featuring 4 of the UKs great improvisers including the great Paul Dunmall!!! plus paintings by Dunmall wife Lynda!


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Frode Gjerstad Jonny Mbizio Dyani John Stevens
DETAIL 83 [FMRCD481]

this music is from the first trio tour we did. we drovbaround Norway in my old landcover 110 not the fastest car onnthe road, but it was pretty safe in the snow. I do not remember how many gigs we did, bt the tour lasted about a week. One cgi I remember was at Jazz Alive in Oslo. We had to play three sets and this was some kind of night club with people who came in for a drink or five and were mostly not into jazz music, and definitely not what we had to offer. In the third set I felt blood in my mouth.Afterwards when Told Johnny he said if you have not been bleeding you have not been playing! Standing with John Stevens in the middle and having Johnny on my the other side made me feel like a king!


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Peter Kuhn Alex. Cline. Dan Clucas. Dave Sewelson Scott Walton
Dependent Origination [FMRCD478]

3 great tracks Aspiration, The Nibble, The Way Out, Recorded live at the Open Gate Theatre Sunday evening concerts series, Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, CA, 6 November 2016 The second release for American Peter Kuhn on FMR leading on clarinet and Bb Clarinet, saxophone and bass clarinet We are very happy to introducen this great new voice to FMRs catalogue Outstanding and gutsy improvisation of high order!


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Francois Carrier Michel Lambert Rafal Mazur
BEYOND DIMENSIONS [FMRCD477]

Music recorded by Francois Carrier saxophone, Michel Lambert drums and Rafal Mazur live at Aethernatv ,Timisoara, Romania on May 26th 2016 as part of their 2016 Europen tour


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Paul Dunmall John O'Gallagher John Edwards Mark Sanders
FREEDOM MUSIC [FMRCD476]

esis a recording of a great gig at the Mac Birmingham, with the dream rhythm section of Edwards and Sanders , the master Dunmall and the wonderful American saxophonist John O'Gallagher!


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JASNA JOVICEVIC SEXTET
FLOW VERTICAL [FMRCD475]

Flow vertical is a research of sound vibrations though music, and its direct impact on our body, mind, and enegy. I explore certain sound freqyuencies through creative process, conceptually dividing seven compositions according to seven main psychic centres in the human body - from Mooladhara t0 Sahasrara charka. We all travelled this journey together , leaving our own prints with love and blessing. Jasna


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Cink [FMRCD474]

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CHRIS CALDWELL. GRAEME BLEVINS. PETER WYMAN. TIM HOLMES Bowie, Berlin and Beyond
Delta Saxophone Quartet [FMRCD473]

Great new release from the DELTA saxophone quartet, featuring 14 tracks , a mix of the imaginary footsteps of David Bowie and his Berlin years The music here explores and revisits the period when Bowie experimented with the ambient world of Brian Eno, free improvisation , and the minimalist works of classical composer Phillip Glass


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Paul Dunmall. Frank Paul Schubert. Sebatsiano Dessanay. Jim Bashford
Sign of the Times [FMRCD472]

Recorded at the Lamp Tavern Birmingham, 10/10/2017. and Recorded, mixed Matthew O'Malley. This wonderful improvisation features 3 tracks 'Sign of the times', Talior' and 'Blues in the colour on my beloved' Wood engraving Paul Dunmall. Produced for FMR by Trevor Taylor.


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Udo Schindler Krhan Erle Sebastiano Tramontana.  [FMRCD471]

great set of high quality improvisation continues Udo SchIndlers recent work on FMR!


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Billiana Voutchkova vioin Alexancder Frangenheim double bass Antonis Anissegos piano
FROST BURNING [FMRCD470]

The front cover of this great new cd is by the excellent photographer by Nicholas Hughes and titled Aspects (verse II) 4 (2012) and the music too is no less rewarding. Recorded by Antonio Pulli in Berlin in Feb 2016 it was missed and mastered by Alexander Frangenheim and Dietrich Petzold.tonus, Marcus, in March 2017 its music of great excitement and virtuosic playing Three internationally renowned protagonists of the experimental music field explore together various new ways of musical “ad hoc”. They investigate different forms of improvisation such as following or resisting the creative impulse, relaying on flow and the extremes of it, manipulating or ignoring the sense of timing, spontaneously changing solo-duo-tutti configurations as well as a three-voiced continuous “perfect counterpoint” depending on musical parameters like density, fluctuating tempi or sound-noise-conglomerates. The trio uses and creates extremely personal original musical language. This is their first album.


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ELAINE EDWARDS JAMIES HARRIS. KEN EDWARDS
Triality [FMRCD468]

AFRIT NEBULA takes elements of avant-jazz, rock, Middle Eastern and Afro-Cuban sounds to forge a distinctive musical identity. The trio’s nine-track debut album,Triality, to be released on the FMR label this month, showcases eight original compositions ranging from the haunting to the incendiary. AFRIT NEBULA features Elaine Edwards (tenor & soprano saxes, flute, keyboards), Ken Edwards (fretless bass guitar, vocals), and Jamie Harris (percussion, vocals).


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PETER KUHN KYLE MOTL NATHAN HUBBARD
Intention [FMRCD467]

The Peter Kuhn Trio is back with Intention, in this exciting new release on FMR Records. In this music, Kuhn, Motl, and Hubbard display an ever-deepening rapport and nuanced communication that reflects their clear commitment to musical excellence as individuals and a working trio


Carlos Godinho Luis Vicente Jan Daelman Thijs Troch. Nils Vermeulen Elias Devoldere
KABAS+VICENTE. LIVE AT SMUP [FMRCD466]

its a long time since FMR put out a double album, but its worth the wait with these two separate recordings, one at SMUP and the other featuring NEGEN (KABAS plus Luis Vicente)


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Paul Dunmall. Percy Pursglove. Tony Orell
Nothing in Stone [FMRCD463]

Great new session by the incredible Paul Dunmall, this time with Percy Pursglove doubling bass and Trumpet and Tony Orell. on drums , percussion Recorded at Jazz at the Fringe, Bristol, 13th September 2017. Recorded, mixed, mastered by Chris Trent. Special thanks to Jon Taylor. Photographs Jon Taylor. Front cover artwork by Trevor Taylor (3 Musicians after Picasso)


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Frode Gjerstad. Fred Lonberg Holm
THE HOUDEN [FMRCD462]

The Houdan is a title taken from this 4 track CD recorded at the Kongsberg Festivalin July 2017 and the engaging front picture on the cd (by Peter Ganusrshkinn) shows Frode with one of his long time musician compatriots Fred Longberg Holm playing Cello and electronics


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Alan Tomlinson. Dave Tucker. Phillip marks
OUT AND OUT [FMRCD459]

Recorded at various locations including the Lamp Tavern Birmingham, Lancaster, London and the Harwich festival, Our and Out documents the tremendous power and intensity of this groups improvisations


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GLASGOW IMPOROVISERS ORCHESTRA
THE WORD FOR IT NOW [FMRCD458]

A great new release from GIO featuring two main pieces. 'Bit in the air' is a collaboration with GIO and artist Cath Keay whilst A peculiar slumber 1 (For whichever Angle) A peculiar slumber (Near and Remote) is a response by GIOs Graeme Wilson to theatricality of the CGA Spain when the ensemble rehearse


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Udo Schindler Dine Done Johannes. Ollinger
WATERWAY [FMRCD457]

A live recording from November 20th 2015, this music was recorded at the Pollat Pavilion Munich and features the trio of Udo Schnldler clarinets, saxophones , cornet, euphonium with Johannes Ollinger amplified acoustic guitar and toys and Dine Done on double bass, water-heone and toys, as part of Udo Schindlers Salon for Klang Kunst Exceptional improvisations by seasoned improviser on the vibrant Berlin scene!


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Szilard Mezei. Tim Trevor Briscoe. Nicola Guazzaloca
EXUVIA [FMRCD456]

Great release from Slovenian violist. Szilar Mezei along with Tim Trevor Briscoe on alto and tenor sax and Nicola Guazzaloca. Very interesting and quirky compositions combined with excellent and gutsy improvisation highly recommended


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Francois Carrier Michel Lambert
OUT OF SILENCE [FMRCD455]

Freeley improvised music from the masterful duo of Canadian Saxophonist Francois Carrier and Drummer/percussionist. Michel Lambert, performing live at Ryans bar in Stoke Newington, London in 2015. seven tracks showing great depth and discussion between the two long standing collaborators , supporting and pushing each other to great heights!!


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Schindler Kolb. Tramontana
MUNICH RAT PACK [FMRCD454]

Spontaneous, accidental, uncalculated, surprising, unheard-of ...All this and much more applies to improvised music! As in life, the unexpected cannot be ruled out.
But sometimes even everyday situations call for improvisation.
As part of the soundart series Akustronik at the Künstlerhaus Streitfeld in Munich, curated by Rainald Schwarz and myself, I had planned a trio with brass player Philipp Kolb and a guitarist with electronics equipment for the performance #5 on 31 May 2014. On the mornig of the gig, the electronics partner, resoundingly and painfully, canceled his participation. Hectic calls around of course failed to find a suitable replacement. Always willing and motivated, Sebastiano Tramontana, our Italian trombone poet living in Munich, stepped in. However, in a guaranteed ACOUSTIC fashion. To meet curatorial guidelines, Philipp Kolb and I spontaneously activated our electric/electronic equipments, complementing the acoustic instruments.


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Jose Lancastre NAU QUARTET
Fragments of Always [FMRCD451]

beautifully haunting improvisations played by the cream of Portugals improvisors, Rodrigo Pinheiro on piano, Hernani Faustino on bass , Jose Lancastre Alto Sax and led by wonderful drummer Joao Lancastre The 6 Aphorisms as a suite of many musical directions was recorded on 18th December 2016 at Timbuktu studios in Portugal. Wonderfully inventive free improv group that has its own special 'Sound' lyrical but busy and inventive


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STEVE BERESFORD TREVOR TAYLOR IAN BRIGHTON
Kontakte Trio [FMRCD449]

The Kontakte Trio ( Beresford , Brighton and Taylor) evolved from one FMR's 30th year anniversary recording sessions at the Toni Visconti studio in Kingston University earlier this year. Taylor and Brighton had been playing together since the early 70's yet never had the opportunity to work with pianist and electronics improviser Steve Beresford. The primary objective as a trio was to explore their common interests in the electronics aspect of improvised music as well as that of the acoustic instrumentation. The recorded output, they feel, is uncompromising and surprising.


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DANNY KAMINS DAMON SMITH ALVIN FIELDER JOE HERTENSTEIN
After Effects [FMRCD448]

These four great American improvisers present wonderful Free Improvised Music
! The wonderful Front cover painting by Jerome Bryerton, oil on canvas and the music was recorded and mastered at Sugarhill Studios in Houstan Texas on April 1st 2016 by Jonathan Chan
Mixed and mastered by Jonathan Chan Check it out!


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Crux Trio MARK HANSLIP COLIN SOMERVELL ED GAUDEN
Believe [FMRCD447]

The second cd for FMR, Believe contains 8 tracks recorded at Oak Farm with excellent improvisations from leader Ed Gauden on drums, Colin Somervell on bass and saxophonist Mark Hayslip, now a trio after their duo previous release. Crux Trio takes is name from the idea that we keep trying to achieve something that can't be mastered for rewarded. Crux the latin word for cross and the crux or important part of an issue


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PAUL DUNMAL MATHEW SHIPP JOHN EDWARDS MARK SANDERS
Live in London [FMRCD446]

The 'A' team this time with terrific pianist Mathew Ship play two extraordinary sets at Londons Cafe Oto in Feb 2010 and never released till now!!


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PEDRA CONTIDA
Amethyst [FMRCD445]

Recorded live in concert by Jose Martins on November 2016 this new recording by Portuguese group Pedra Contida features five tracks, Scree, Chalk Agate, Obsidian, Touchstone titled Amethyst the group has an eclectic line up of Harp, Alto saxophone, computer,electric guitar and drums and produce the wonderful thoughtful and creative improvisation we have come to expect With familiar names like Marcelo Dos Reis and Joao Pais Phili[e etc the music will not


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Francois Carrier Michel Lambert
ONENESS [FMRCD444]

'Oneness' is the dynamic Canadians latest release Francois says There are moments when everything flows. When it occurs , one disappears . No more thoughts, no more image, no more anything. Travelling is fascinating, especially when playing music. Michel, Rafal and i gathered at Alchemia Klub on the afternoon of May 25th, 2015 for this session The previous night we were playing in front of an audience at the same place and the recording of this concert 'The Joy Of Being was released in December 2016. I don't have much memories of the music but I remember the feeling, I ws sick and It took all my energy to take care of a bad fever. What strikes me the most is the resonance. As if we were possessed by a higher source of energy. I am speechless. I can't describe to speak about music. Al I can really do is play


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VASCO TRILLA SZILARD MERZEI MARINA DZUKIJIEV
If You Still [FMRCD442]

Surprising and tantalising improvisations of wide ranging creativity from three great players, Szilard Merzei on viola and Marina Dzukijev on piano , led by the irrepressible and wonderful drummer Vasco Trilla, his third album for FMR. With this combination you don't know what to expect, chamber music?, sombre quiet introverted? none of it!


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Robert Burke George Lewis Paul Grabowsky Mark Hellias
SHIFT [FMRCD441]

The music on this CD (their first on FMR) is the result four great musicians - Burke, Lewis, Grabowsky and Helias- with a background in Jazz coming together to experiment and create music without the need for critics approval either from institutional oversight or industry-enformed norms and prerequisites. And because each is free to express himself asa collaborating individual without genre based limitation, the music they create is ‘free’ music


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UDO SCHINDELR OVE VOLQUARTZ
Answers and maybe a question [FMRCD440]

Making music on the same instruments in a duo, could have turned out as boring. Usually in this setting, musicians will move in a fairly limited sonic space. Not so with ad hoc improvisation. As for the possibilities of sound generation, this field knows virtually no boundaries The duo by no means stuck to the lower register. Bass and contrabass clarinets have a large range and are able to reach extremely high pitches in skillful hands. Additionally, a freely improvised approach can resort to overtones that, within the scope of the Salon in Krailling, were at times blasted out in strident attacks. By this means, Volquartz and Schindler were able to supply their musical dispute with the intonations of spoken language and strong emotional fervor... A musical experience full of warmth and surprise!


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EDWARDS MAGLIOCCHI METCALFE NORTHOVER THOMPSON
Runcible Quintet [FMRCD437]

They dined on mince, and slice of quince, which they ate with a runcible spoon, and hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, they danced by the light of the moon (from the owl and the Pussy cat (1871) by Edward Lear the music here was recorded at Iklectik on 18th April 2016


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PAUL DUNMALL. ASHLEY JOHN LONG TREVOR TAYLOR PHILIPP WACHSMANN
CIRCUIT [FMRCD436]

CIRCUIT ELECTRO ACOUSTIC ENSEMBLE with PAUL DUNMALL / PHILIPP WACHSMANN / ASHLEY JOHN LONG / TREVOR TAYLOR - December (FMR 601-0221; UK) Masters at work here, make no bones about it. Individually and collectively, these four veterans of the British improv scene are responsible for some of the most thought-provoking, challenging, and damned-well involving music to inhabit its respective genre, however much said genre migrates, mutates, and morphs.


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PAUL DUNMALL JOHN EDWARDS JOHN EDWARDS LIAM NOBLE
Go Straight around the square [FMRCD435]

yet another outing for FMR stalwart Paul Dunmall, this one was recorded last year at the Vortex live, hence its title ‘Just go straight round the square’ His fellow cahoots for this spirited outing including top players on the scene, John Edwards, Mark Sanders and the wonderful pianist Liam Noble Pauls also a pationatte painter and engraver and choose this wood engraving Quad Two’ by Peter Lawrence


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IKEBANA Reinhold fried Hannes Strobl Elena Kakaliagou Nora Kraal
P.O.P. Psychology of perception [FMRCD432]

Fascinating drone music from this interesting German ensemble ! ikebana takes its name from the tradition of Japanese flower arranging which dates back to the 7th century. The 8 track names are related to this such as Shoka, Rikka, Nigeria and Morimono


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Bernd Reincke John Hughes Chad Popple
Play the trio [FMRCD431]

Reincke//Hughes//Popple focus on the music of "The Trio" and thus the compositions of John Surman, Barre Phillips and Stu Martin. Formed in 1969, “The Trio" was one of the most original and inspirational European or European-based bands (Martin and Phillips were American expatriates), whose music has unjustly been forgotten. Their compositions are often short and varied, generally setting specific parameters of rhythm, dynamics, or harmonic lattices. Reincke//Hughes//Popple provide their own original interpretations, using the tunes as a springboard for powerful swinging moments, free improvisations, sizzling duets and unexpected energy explosions. 



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Evan Parker John Russell Ian Brighton Philipp Wachsmann Marcio Mattos Trevor Taylor
Reunion at Cafe Uno [FMRCD430]

On August 14th 2016 Cafe Oto staged a reunion of a group of old friends , the group Stringthing featuring Ian Brighton Electric Guitar, Philip Wachsmann Violin, Trevor Taylor Percussion and electronics and Marcio Matttos cello , with Evan Parker saxophone and john Russell acoustic guitar String thing had not recorded through circumstances since 1988 when they recorded 'Eleven years from Yesterday (FMR02) Coincidently only the second cd in the FMR catalogue


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Frode Gjerstad Alvin Fielder Damon Smith
THE SHAPE FINDS ITS OWN WAY [FMRCD429]

This trio happened at the No Idea festival in Austin, Texas, February 2016, as an ad hoc combination. I came to Austin with a flu, and felt while playing, I was unable to get any decent sound out of my horn. I was really struggling! I was quite surprised when I heard the recording. Which to me sounds good! Damon and Alvin have played together for some time. I knew Damon a little bit, but I never even met Alvin before. I knew he was a very early member of the AACM in Chicago when they first started and he played with the people that we all know about. He is a “historic” person. Damon is a bassplayer who has worked with a lot of important European and US improvisers and so have I. Frode Gjerstad


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Paul Dunmall Quintet
DREAMTIME [FMRCD428]

This gig was part of a very short three-date tour, assembled by Birmingham promoter Tony Dudley-Evans. Saxophonist Paul Dunmall's free jazz and improvising eminence has now cloaked the entire globe, so his regular Stateside tours have helped forge relationships with some of his finest American counterparts. The Chicagoan drummer Hamid Drake is one of these sonic allies, and a further collaboration between the pair is destined for natural success, both of them being powerful and thoughtful in equal proportions. Dunmall has penned an extended work for this gig in the intimate, and very nearly sold out Hexagon Theatre, The Dreamtime Suite retaining a free- form mien even though set within a pre-determined structure.


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Onno Gevaert Marcelo dos Reis Luis Vincente Krisdtjan Martinsson
INLAYERS [FMRCD427]

Tantalising improvisations from a great and eclectic group of Portugals very best improvisers Luis Vicente and Marcelo will be well known by FMR followers Recorded in Amsterdam in April last year the cover of the cd is a wonderful piece of art by chris Ripken that gives the album its title 'Inlayer' The group features Onno Gevaert on drums, Marcelo dos Reis acoustic guitar , Luis Vicente on trumpet and Kristjan Martinson on piano the titles of the tracks are Glaze, Fresco, Varnish, Tempera, Pentimenti, Underdrawing


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ED GAUDEN MARK HANSLIP
And how the who can think the what..... [FMRCD426]

This is the third outing on CD from Mark Hanslip and Ed Gauden, but the first for FMR. This time as a duo The pair were originally billed to play a concert as a trio with a pianist, who had to drop out at the last minute, forcing the two remaining musicians to do a duo set. They enjoyed it very much, and felt it was good enough to get their duo on tape, so they went into the studio and this is the result


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Francois Carrier Michel Lambert Alecy Lampin
FREDOM IS SPACE FOR THE SPIRIT [FMRCD425]

5 new sparkling improvisations from their European tour recorded live at Experimental Sound Gallery in St Petersburg Russia in may 2014!


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Ramiro Molina Luis Conde Nicolas Rios Bateria
RULEMARES [FMRCD424]

In this work there isi a common territory of sounds. It could be like an imaginary landscape map, created by walks, talks, learning and playing together through night and days of to big lands with the desert in between. The music score for this kind of work doesn't exist. Therefore, the only thing that we know so far, is that there is a long way form one Housed door to the other


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CHRIS CUNDY : GUSTAV LOST
Fyfe Dangerfield, Mat Martin, HHannah Marshall, Dominic Lash, Mark Sanders, and Chris Cundy [FMRCD423]

For several years now bass clarinettist Chris Cundy has kept a steady recording output that represents mainly free improvisation and experimental music, but he’s also worked as an arranger and accompanist alongside a string of alt-pop artists including Little Annie, Ladan Hussein (aka Cold Specks), Baby Dee, Devon Sproule, and Fyfe Dangerfield. There have also been pictorial soundtracks made in collaboration with the electronica group Longstone and he has produced music for theatre. With Gustav Lost ( a play on the composer Gustav Holst perhaps?) he presents an album of instrumentals played by an ensemble who take on a broad range of Cundy’s musical ideas, while allowing a spontaneity of its own.


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Ntschuks Bonga Andy Champion Cory Mwamba
PAPERSTONE SUITE [FMRCD422]

The Bonga/Champion/Mwamba Trio was formed in the summer of 2012. At the time Ntshuks was in Newcastle on tour with the RSC and approached Paul Bream of Jazz North East about the possibility of playing whilst in town. Ntshuks suggested asking Corey to play and Paul suggested Andy Champion as the third member of the group. Corey & Andy have a long and varied musical history, and Ntshuks and Corey played as part of Orphy Robinson’s Spontaneous Cosmic Raw Xtra, as well as in Corey’s own group, Heralds. Paul programmed the trio to appear at the Very Long Splinter end of season concert at the Bridge Hotel. The musical rapport was instantaneous and each subse- quent meeting has been explosive. The trio appeared at the Gateshead International Festival in 2013, supporting the Louis Moholo-Moholo / Alexander Hawkins Duo. The music on this CD was recorded at the Paperstone Studios in Nottingham in Nov 2013. The trio spent a day playing in a beautiful room performing a series of improvisations that form the Paperstone Suite parts I-VII.


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PAUL DUNMALL LIAM NOBLE JOHN EDWARDS MARK SANDERS
Chords of Connection [FMRCD419]

Recorded at Birmingham University in Jan 2016 and mixed by Simon Hall, these three tracks show unequivocally Pul Dunmalls statue as Saxophonist supreme,alongside an ensemble also full of virtuosos The front cover also features another of his creative streams, art and shows one of his recent abstract lino cuts theres little to say about the music anther than its strong , creative and utterly compelling


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Vasco Trilla prepared drums and assorted percussion
RAINBOW SERPENT [FMRCD417]

Vasco is really one of the modern masters of a new 'free' approach to drum set and percussion Defying the accepted conventions of speed, and 'flashy' drum set playing, making an incredible musical statement. Taking us through myriad of tones and emotions along a varied and tonally hybrid journey. A must have for all drum set players who want to add something a little different to their sound world!


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Udo Schindler Marco Von Orelli
LUFT.SPIELE [FMRCD416]

Udo Schindler's second cd for FMR features the trumpeter Marco von Orelli as well as Udo himself playing Soprano and Tenor saxophone. But also (and rarely seen in woodwind players) he also plays the cornet What follows are 9 great improvisations recorded in Sept 2015, at the 58th Salon for Klang+Kunst in Munch


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PAUL DUNMALL Wx11 wind synthesizer PHILLIP GIBBS. Guitar
Electrosonics [FMRCD415]

Long time musical compatriots embark on a journey of pure electronic sound This is the first time Paul has recorded exclusively with the wind synth (a Yamah WX11) and along with the electric guitar they produce nine tracks of outstanding creative music!


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Trevor Watts Stephen Grew
Confluent [FMRCD414]

This exuberance that bursts out like tropical juices. In front of our instru- ments and within a few seconds, somehow the music unfolds in a particular way and you follow that to the ends of the earth. The pieces were improvised in a series of unusual stages. Trevor and I first performed in London last September, we liked what happened and Trevor suggested making music at a distance, especially as I was living on the west coast of Lancashire and he on the south coast. Trevor then suggested I send him some solo piano music. The solo piano pieces were material from a solo recording I did with Charlie Mc Govern at the Lit & Phil in Newcastle, an excellent venue with a really nice Kawai B, grand piano. Charlie then sent the solo music which has since become a solo album and Trevor improvised his lines over the top of the pieces, as we didn't have quite enough material for a whole album, I then returned to Newcastle to record a live gig in May 2015, Trevor worked his magic on the remaining material, consequently the music was pieced together to form this album. The first three tracks having a slightly different feel, not surprisingly to the last three tracks


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Frode Gjerstad Ramiro Molina
Unseen Seas [FMRCD412]

I first met Ramiro Molina in 2013. I was touring in South- America with my trio and Ramiro helped me setting up some gigs in Chile. After our arrival, he took us to the fish market and I had some of the most beautiful fish dishes in my life - so sim- ple and so tasty! That was my main reason for wanting to go back. the fish market. Ramiro invited my back in September of 2015. I did a workshop there and we played some gigs together as well as recorded the music for this CD. It is great to meet someone on the other side of the globe and to be able to play in a meaningful way after only a few minutes. Thanks for a very nice stay in your house and for the music! Frode Gjerstad


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John Bacon Jonathan Golove Esin Gunduz Michael McNeill
resonance MIGRATION [FMRCD411]

Somewhat a departure for FMR this music was recorded at the University of Buffalo New York state in 2014, and features the original music of the American based group ResAUance. Many of the pieces have a Turkish flavour. which can be ascertained from the titles such as Kizilciklar Oldu Mu , Bir Firtina, and are based on Turkish folk songs however much of the music is Jazz based in feel, with plenty of improvisation from an ensemble of very competent players! refreshing and original using an unusual combination of piano,Vibes, voice, cello, drums/percussion


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Frode Gjerstad Fabiana Galante Luis Conde
Give and Take [FMRCD410]

the results of another of Frode Gjerstads South American trips, this time with Luis Conde again but joined by the wonderful Fabiana Galante


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Paul Dunmall Phillip Gibbs Ashley John Long Trevor Taylor
CARDIFF [FMRCD409]

Recorded in Cardiff School of music on the 13th of Feb 2016 this cd contains wonderful improvisations of both electronic and pure acoustic nature and introduces a major new voice in the music, the wonderful virtuosic playing of bassist Ashley Long who shines on the 5 tracks


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Paul Dunmall Phillip Gibbs Ashley John Long
NOW HAS NO DIMENSION [FMRCD408]

fantastic new improvisations recorded in Cardiff and introducing a major new and wonderful voice on FMR , bassist Ashley John Long! nothing more can be said part from just sit down and listen!


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Stefan Keune Paul Lovens
Live 2013 [FMRCD407]

3 Great new improvisations from ace improvisers , Keune and Lovens recorded in 3 three locations around Europe! Stefan Keune and Paul Lovens have been working together in various ensembles since the early nineties ,. In 2013 they had the opportunity to perform as a duo, the results were these are these fabulous recordings


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Paul Dunmall Phillip Gibbs Trevor Taylor
CIRCUIT ELCTRO ACOUSTIC ENSEMBLE [FMRCD406]

The three musketeers meet again for yet anther tussle of the sound titans! This is the 7th cd by the ensemble that has no fixed personnel, and whose members are only interested in using state of the art electronics as part of their weopandy, a group started and largely curated by Taylor a long time lover of electro music and improvisation its also interesting in that for the first time Paul Dunmall uses (to great effect) an electronic wind instrument the WX11, capable of the most amazing sounds and octave stretches when in the hands of a musician with ultra sense of musical integrity Attibutes Dunmall has in droves!! Hes also at his best here acting as a foil for Gibbs rich guitar tapestries and Taylors large percussion setup and electronic mallet keyboard soundscape, always creative wether on the WX11 as here or also on flute and saxophone on other of the 5 engrossing tracks!


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JOAO PAULO ESTVES DA SILVER NELSO CASCAIS JOAO LANCASTRE
NO PROJECT TRIO [FMRCD405]

NO PROJECT TRIO is a Portuguese free improvisation trio, They don't compose in advance, just meet in a risky and paradoxical world where composition coincides with playing and rehearsals with studio or public sessions. To let the music flow out at the moment is their only project, a no project , in fact , but never the less , a project! And what a project , 8 improvisations of great passion, pathos and often sublime introspection All musicians Joao Paulo Esteves Da Silva on piano, Nelson Cascais on bass and wonderful drummer Joao Lencastre aqquit themselves with high distinction. Music and great Improvisation knows no borders, only ears eager to capture these sublime creations. Highly Recommended!


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Parnassia Palustris
UDO SCHINDLER FRANK PAUL SCHUBERT [FMRCD403]

Parnassia Palustris takes its name from a form of grass A perennial, shortly rhizomatous herb of base-rich flushes in short grasslands Recorded at the 51st 'Salon Klang and kunst in krailling. Munich, Germany in Jan 2015 , the music features only the improvisations of two saxophonists playing only soprano saxophones Udo Schindler and Frank Paul Schubert. An encounter full of rewarding contrasts! The two musicians play often very differently, but this makes it all the more interesting in their often conflicting ideas


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Paul Dunmall John Edwards Tony Marsh
TO BE REAL [FMRCD402]

Doyens of this music will know that Tony Marsh passed away a few years ago now, and this was one of his last recordings. A much loved drummer percussionist of supreme talent and the backbone of many ensembles. Consisting of 4 tracks the first was recorded live at the Vortex in London in 2010 by Gus Gusseti, whilst the the remaining 4 where recorded in the studios of the University of England in Bristol in 2007, With none of this music previously released we are lucky this great trio (that also boasts the incredible bass player John Edwards) can be heard at their peak.


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Frode Gjestad saxophone with Monkey Plot
MONKEY PLOT AND FRODE GJERSTAD [FMRCD401]

Recorded by Frode Gjerstad at a play with the young Norwegian members of the quartet, Monkey Plot, who play incredibly quiet and sensitive improvisations The outcome is startlingly fascinating music of great depth and tension A marriage made in heaven and yet another step in Frodes wonderful musical journey


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FRANCOIS CARRIER STEVE BERESFORD MICHEL LAMBERT JOHN EDWARDS
OUTGOING [FMRCD400]

Now forming an impressive collection on FMR (previous cds included Kathmandu, All out, Shores and Ditches, IO , and the Russian concerts in 2 releases), OUTGOING was recorded on tour in Europe. The music here recorded at one concert at londons Vortex club in May 2014 The mainstay are Canadian Musicians saxophonist Francois Carrier and drummer Michel Lambert with British bass player extraordinare John Edwards and legend Steve Beresford piano added to the already wonderful ensemble brimming with talent and creativeness!


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Billy Hart, Eddie Henderson & Chris Sullivan with Bob Gluck
INFINITE SPIRIT [FMRCD398]

'Infinite Search' is Bob Glucks 4th album for FMRfollowing 'Sideways', 'Returning' and 'Something Quiet' An exciting exploration of the musical vocabulary and searching spirit that inspired Herbie Hancock’s seminal sextet, the Mwandishi band. This new quartet of jazz explorers includes two musical masters from the original ensemble. The musical performances sparkle with a plenitude of sonic colors and textures, robust grooves, melodic lyricism, and collective musical intuition


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Paul Dunmall Phillip Gibbs Alison Blunt Neil Metcalfe Hanna Marsh
I LOOK AT YOU [FMRCD397]

Paul Dunmall leads a highly stimulating session of almost classical improvisers ensemble The guitar of Philip Gibbs is balanced by the strings of Alison Blunt and Hanna Marsh, fast making big waves in the improvising circles with their musicality and creativeness All of this topped of with the serene sound of flute virtuoso Neil Metcalfe and off course Dunmall himself, ever omnipotent, providing the spark and trigger for these often ultra delicate excursions into sound this record is a milestone in just how good improvisers are, sounding often as if they played together every day and rehearsed for long periods difficult introverted written contemporary music, but no its all improvised . Fabulous music!!! that will these musicians reputation no harm at all. The sting players are are stunningly good and add so much to the music!


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Malcolm Ball Kate Cuzner
NA Compos Mentis [FMRCD396]

Delightful and eclectic improvisations by Malcolm Ball using percussion and Ondes Martinot and Kate Cuzner on flutes , piano and live electronics


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Frode Gjerstad Roger Turner Borre Molstad
Blood Samples The Cabinet Trio [FMRCD395]

Another step out for fascinating Norwegian saxophonist Frode Gjerstad this time on Alto Sax and Bb Clarinet alongside the unusual combination of ace drummer/ percussionist Roger Turner and fellow Norwegian tuba player Borre Molstad a rarified musical setting that provides exciting and creative playing from all , proving that on the contrary , unusual musical setting and combinations can often produce the most interesting music The cd was recorded at Cafe Mir in Oslo at the 'Blow Out' festival in 2013


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Marcelo dos Reis Luis Vincente Theo Ceccaldi Vlentin Ceccaldi
Chamber 4 [FMRCD393]

Recorded live on the first of three concerts that occurred in Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto, this fascinating combination of instruments results in this beautiful crafted music by Portuguese and French ensemble, Chamber 4, based in Lisbon and Paris. Acoustic guitar, violin with cello and some rich voices combining with an exquisite trumpet. These are incredible gems of improvisation, subtle, intelligent and very moving


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Paul Dunmall Tony Bianco
Autumn [FMRCD392]

Paul Dunmall in another epic improv session this time in duo with the great American drummer Tony Bianco , now resident in the uk


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Chris Caldwell Susie Hodder-Williams Trevor Taylor
Unlimited the Sound Within [FMRCD390]

Following on from their critically acclaimed albums of Mariners Way & Northern Lights, Susie Hodder-Williams (flute/alto flute/piccolo) & Chris Caldwell (sop/alto sax & bass clarinet) join forces with the percussionist, experimental jazz drummer and contemporary music label owner of FMR Records, Trevor Taylor, for the musical exploration of The Sound Within FMR CD390-0115. If Mariners Way evoked the mythical journey of the ancient mariner across the moors of South West England, The Sound Within journeys to a place which is within all of us, totally familiar yet often overlooked, a place where insights are created. This is where the formless becomes form, through the process of being in the moment. The three musicians weave an improvisational tapestry responding to what's happening around them. Their individual thoughts creating their feelings and responses both through the texture, length and quality of the note they produce and the often overlooked power of stillness. The musicians here came along with an openness of not being tied to any formalised agendas or attachment to outcomes. Through this they touch the beauty of being truly free, a place where universal mind, personal thought and consciousness exist together in perfect harmony.


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Tom Jackson Benedict Taylor Daniel Thompson
Hunt at the Brook [FMRCD389]

All three of these musicians are earning a reputation as wonderful improvisers. The lineup of clarinets with Guitar and Viola is a truly beautiful combination of sublte and moving sounds that mesh into mesmerising editions of truly creative contemporary music Its different, almost like a classical ensemble, the talent creativity and integrity of these musicians shines


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Peter Van Huffelel, Oliver Steidle, Andreas Willers
The Scrambling Ex [FMRCD387]

The Scrambling Ex, powerful trio featuring 3 major European improvisers!


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Francois Carrier Michel lambert
iO [FMRCD384]

After their stunning two cds Live in Russia Vol 1 and 2, eloquent French Canadian saxophonist and drummer par excellence Michel Lambert excel yet again in 9 new improvisations recorded at Resonance studios in their home town of Montreal They are ever becoming a powerful and confident voice in the music!!


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Trevor Watts
VERACITY [FMRCD377]

Trevor Watts first and amazing solo saxophone recording takes him into new territory great to see a musician of this statue totally in his own space!

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