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Thomas Strønen’s Time Is a Blind Guide Delivers Thoughtful Improvisations and Stellar Group Dynamics on ‘Lucus’
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Thomas Strønen’s Time Is a Blind Guide Delivers Thoughtful Improvisations and Stellar Group Dynamics on ‘Lucus’

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 / 1 March 2018

Adapting to a new pianist clearly hasn't been a challenge. Fusing jazz, classical, and striking modern aesthetics, Thomas Strønen's Lucus is a beautiful reflection on musical freedom.

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A 50th Anniversary Reflection on Lenny Bruce’s Brilliance

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Merzbow, Gustafsson, Pándi, Moore: Cuts of Guilt, Cuts Deeper
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Merzbow, Gustafsson, Pándi, Moore: Cuts of Guilt, Cuts Deeper

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 / 22 April 2015
A stunningly ferocious noise album from four masters of their craft.
Mathias Kunzli: Playground
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Mathias Kunzli: Playground

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Playground is a happy reminder that now remains the time, as always, to hear our world from a fresh perspective.
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John Zorn + Ryuichi Sakamoto: Zorn@60, 4 October 2013 – Japan Society, New York

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Humcrush with Sidsel Endresen: Ha!

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Earth: Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light II

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Roedelius: Plays Piano (Live in London 1985)

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Billy Bang & Bill Cole: Billy Bang Bill Cole

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Jean-Philippe Collard-Neven: Fleeting Music

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Supersilent: 10

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‘The League: The Complete First Season’ Proves Even the Crudest Behavior Can be Entertaining

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