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ROG 141CD
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RELEASE DATE: 8/8/2025
"These four musicians have all played with each other before. Just to name a few: two albums in duo for Joe McPhee and Michael Bisio, in addition of appearing in different other bands; Mat Maneri and Fred Lonberg-Holm, also recorded as a duo; Fred Lonberg-Holm is part of Joe McPhee's Survival Unit III with Michael Zerang and both are also part of Peter Brötzman's Chicago Tentet; Joe McPhee is within Mat Maneri Quintet in the album Sustain; Mat Maneri is within Michael Bisio's quartet on the album MBefore and both are part of Matthew Shipp's trio Chamber Ensemble on The Gospel According to Matthew and Michael. So, no need to say that they were already very familiar to each other. Almost four generations of musicians; four very strong musical personalities, four very rich musical careers and, above all, four musicians who know how much the confrontation of different ideas pushes music forward; and it is exactly what we had hoped from this band, that they find a common language richer than the sum of the individual languages of each of them, a coherent musical material that respect each personality without reducing the great diversity of their individual approaches. If there was no doubt at the outset that Joe McPhee, Mat Maneri, Fred Lonberg-Holm and Michael Bisio would be able to make a great recording, eventually, they have done much more, finding original forms and producing an album on which the diversity of the pieces in no way detracts from the cohesion of the whole -- quite the opposite, in fact."
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ROG 143CD
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"How else to begin than by diving in, letting yourself be submerged, drifting as if weightless. And where does it start? With thirty seconds of breath, suspended between apnea and respiration, with Crinière; I'm reminded at once that the bow's manes come -- I'm told -- from the best horses in Mongolia. We recognize you, Kassap, for your rhythm, for the way you suck in the sky right from the start, it's as if you turn on the ignition, then your engine revs up - and us with it -- and the road opens up today to Marseille as it once did to Kishinev. And then it tapers off, almost expires, sets off again, with your passengers who are more than just passing through, and comes to an end all the same, because at some point you have to stop, and set off again. A trombone and drums join the double bass and clarinet. Steve Swell, Chad Taylor, Benjamin Duboc, Sylvain Kassap, you compose a quartet. Edges, in the plural, the edges, the margins, I don't mind, but extended to the whole territory, you explore them without missing a beat, they give the title and it's our good fortune to be able to follow you, for eleven pieces. The album closes with a composition by Steve Swell', 'Periscope (for Perry Robinson),' clarinetist and traveler extraordinaire. I really like this underside, which goes slowly, or not, because it sometimes goes roughly, these fragments of sonic fabric, this geological petticoat, these Texture #3 and Texture #7, these two sovereign improvisations (919 and 991), this kind of basso continuo, this more or less unpredictable aside that is the very essence of life. This record is anything but providence, and yet it still bears something resembling it, not what it cannot foresee or prepare for, but what it does provide and makes us less helpless. With great surges and shatters, is it the beginning of a brighter tomorrow, and if so, how? The question and the answer can only be suggested, and I always remember that everything is moving at an unbelievable speed." --Rogueart
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ROG 140CD
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"The evocation of a heartbeat greets listeners at the threshold of this succession of pieces that take on the role of a sum, a balance sheet (admittedly still provisional) of the artistic experience of the forty years since the day musician Ramon Lopez decided to leave his native Alicante to join one of Europe's active jazz centers: Paris. This emigration, experienced as an adventure without too many safeguards, gradually found its justification as Ramon has integrated Parisian jazz. Well, Ramon has carved out his own path. The 1985 Spanish emigrant, initially acclimatized to the Parisian scene, has built up a European network, associated with the likes of double bassist Barry Guy and pianist/keyboardist Joachim Kühn. In addition to the rhythmic reliability and flexibility expected of an excellent 'jazz drummer,' a dose of fantasy added an unexpected dimension. A poetic irrationality coiled in a functional gesture. The remarkable surprise of Ramon's playing is that he's equally at home 'spinning' a rhythmic pattern in a 'mainstream' modern jazz idiom (although it's not clear whether he's a disciple of Philly Joe, Elvin or Roy), and frolicking in the most open contexts of European improvised music. His abundant discography bears witness to all this. While it may seem like a leap into the void in a musical practice where collective interaction is the golden rule, the solo gesture may also be the expression of a synthesis of artistic experiences that follow and respond to each other like so many achievements. A whole vibrant world, inhabited by sounds that are familiar and then strange, cadences that seem to settle in and then dissolve, drawing us into shifting colors, traveling from brushing skins to scathing metallic strikes. These pieces, created in the moment but with an eye to a journey open to all winds, unfold in an open space of freedom, rich in shared experience and always on the way to a welcome adventure."
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ROG 139CD
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"In the quartet on this album with Liam Noble on piano, John Edwards on double bass and Mark Sanders on drums, Paul has returned to his first love: free improvisation based on interaction between the four players. The quartet is a worthy successor to the Mujician quartet, and must be one of the finest working free improvising groups in the world. His approach is to listen very carefully to what is happening around him and to react to it. In general terms, there are two broad approaches to soloing in free music; one is where musicians develop their own lines in a method that can be defined as independent simultaneous action, and which John Corbett (2016) has described as 'skiing down the slopes separately', the other is interactive where the musicians listen carefully and react to the other players in a kind of musical conversation. Of course, there is a grey area between these two approaches. Paul Dunmall's playing falls very definitely into the interactive category. If you see him play live, you will see how he concentrates on the flow of the music, often stepping back and allowing the music to develop before choosing the right moment to enter or re-enter. At times his playing is foregrounded, while at others it is an equal partner in the mix of sound. His solos always develop original melodic lines, free of the clichés of both straight-ahead and free jazz. The other three musicians make equally important contributions to the music. Liam Noble plays in many different contexts from solo piano to more mainstream quartets; he has a highly original approach to free improvisation based on short melodic ideas and clusters of notes that weave in and out of Dunmall's lines. John Edwards and Mark Sanders are longstanding partners in free music and they create intense swirling rhythms that react with and set off the improvisations of Dunmall and Noble. They are, in fact, equal partners in the quartet, free to influence the development and flow of the music."
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ROG 137CD
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"Joëlle Léandre's Lifetime Rebel: Joëlle Léandre's Lifetime Achievement Awards, Vision Festival 2023. The gorgeous boxset contains four CDs, one DVD and one booklet: CD-1 features Tiger Trio (Joëlle Léandre - double bass, Nicole Mitchell - flutes, Myra Meford - piano). CD-2 features Roaring Tree (Joëlle Léandre - double bass, Craig Taborn - piano, Mat Maneri - viola). CD-3 features Atlantic Ave. Septet (Joëlle Léandre - double bass, Ingrid Laubrock - saxophones, Steve Swell - trombone, Joe Morris - guitar, Jason Hwang - violin, Mat Maneri - viola, Fred Lonberg-Holm - cello). CD-4 features Joëlle Léandre/Fred Moten ((Joëlle Léandre - double bass, Fred Moten - poems, spoken word). DVD features: Joëlle Léandre -- Strugle, Life, Music (Joëlle Léandre interviewed and double bass solo, Christian Pouget - director, image - Jean-Marc Foussat - sound, Michel Dorbon - interviewer). Booklet includes: texts by John Sharpe, William Parker, Nicole Mitchell, Craig Taborn, Christian Pouget, and Michel Dorbon."
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ROG 134CD
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"Encounters, cross-fertilizations, confrontations and hybridizations are inherent to jazz. PNY Quintet is one of those groups made up of seemingly unlikely encounters. Michel Edelin already has a long career behind him, one in which linearity is clearly not the primary characteristic. He has always been keen to experiment with a wide variety of musical approaches, and his discography is only a partial illustration of this. When the opportunity arose, he never missed a chance to play with American musicians visiting Paris. It's been a long time since Steve Swell decided to devote his energies to his own music and to choosing the musicians with whom he wishes to play. By way of example, and to illustrate the directions in which he can go, this can range from his three albums of tributes to Bartok, Messiaen, or Berio to his quartet, Steve Swell's Fire into Music, with the late Jemeel Moondoc, William Parker, and Hamid Drake. Also of note is his regular collaboration with Rob Brown, another pillar of New York's avant-garde jazz scene. Rob Brown, indisputably one of the greatest alto saxophonists, unfortunately insufficiently recognized as such. From his unique and brilliant debut album with William Parker and Denis Charles in the early '80s to his most recent albums, everything is up for grabs. Although John Betsch recently returned to his native Florida, he has long lived in France. He was a regular partner of Michel Edelin, notably in his trio with Jean-Jacques Avenel. His drumming is as delicate as his tempo, and his solos surprising. In addition to his regular collaborations, notably with Steve Lacy, he was always in great demand by American musicians visiting France. Peter Giron, another American expatriate in France, was also often heard alongside Michel Edelin or John Betsch. While his bass playing is assertive, he is also a solid pillar who allows everyone to take the necessary risks, so that the music can surely develop in complete insecurity."
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ROG 133CD
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"It is the first time that these two masters jazz musicians, both from the New York scene, recorded together. Hopefully, it won't be the last one! Featuring Matthew Shipp (piano) and Steve Swell (trombone)."
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ROG 130CD
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"Truly an all-star ensemble, all are leaders of their own projects. Myra Melford (piano, compositions) with Ingrid Laubrock (saxophone), Tomeka Reid (cello), Mary Halvorson (guitar), Lesley Mok (drums). Hailed by The New Yorker as 'a stalwart of the new-jazz movement' and by Disaster Amnesiac as 'one of the great post-Taylor players,' pianist and composer Myra Melford (Guggenheim Fellow, Alpert Award and Doris Duke Performing Artist Award recipient) is proud to present her newest release Hear the Light Singing. According to journalist and critic Natalie Wiener, Hear the Light Singing is 'a sequel of sorts to [Melford's] 2022 release, For The Love Of Fire And Water, featuring a nearly identical all-star cast and the same set of Cy Twombly drawings from which the first album drew its name as inspiration. This album is named specifically for Melford's interpretation of the sunlight on the Mediterranean in Gaeta, Italy, where Twombly made those drawings, and the synesthetic sensation it creates.' Joined by saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, drummer Lesley Mok and MacArthur Fellows Tomeka Reid (cello) and Mary Halvorson (guitar), Melford bounces off the Fire & Water repertoire to create 'another set of extraordinary compositions,' or 'insertions,' writes Wiener, 'that Melford designed to entwine with the original suite, but still stand alone.'"
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ROG 132CD
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"Rob Brown is undoubtedly a master of the alto saxophone, and this long-awaited solo album is a major achievement in his career."
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ROG 131CD
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"These four musicians, led by Rob Brown, are made to play together, they love it, and you can hear it. Their second album, another great achievement. Featuring Rob Brown (alto saxophone, flute), Steve Swell (trombone), Chris Lightcap (double bass), and Chad Taylor (drums)."
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ROG 129BK
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"Over the course of 200 pages Singularity Codex presents the work of Matthew Shipp and his numerous collaborators within the broader jazz and free music continuum, and covers in detail the pianist's 25 current/forthcoming albums for RogueArt (and one book with poet Steve Dalachinsky). Neither a strict biography nor a discography, this volume includes numerous interviews, photographs, and aesthetic meditations that frame the music, its connections, and surrounding philosophy and history. Whether or not you are familiar with Shipp and his work, this book is a fascinating read. 210 pages, with English Interviews of William Parker, Rob Brown, Whit Dickey, Joe Morris, Yuko Otomo, Michel Dorbon, and Jim Clouse."
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ROG 127CD
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"Craig Taborn, universal pianist, Joëlle Léandre experienced improviser, Mat Maneri, untiring explorer of microtonality for the first time together."
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ROG 126CD
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"Steve Swell's Fire Into Music -- For Jemeel: Fire From The Road -- Steve Swell (trombone), Jemeel Moondoc (alto saxophone), William Parker (double bass), Hamid Drake (drums) at their best on tour on 2004 and 2005. This album is tribute to Jemeel Moondoc who passed away August 29, 2021."
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ROG 123CD
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"The Art Ensemble Of Chicago, expanding to a chamber orchestra, marks its sixth decade as a vital force on the world music stage with an ear-opening live recording on two LPs. Recorded in France in 2020 at the Son D'Hiver Festival, this recording celebrates the legendary group's historic ties to Paris, where it was formed in 1968. When trumpet great Lester Bowie died in 1999, followers of the Art Ensemble of Chicago couldn't help but wonder whether the legendary quintet, which owed so much to his special and outlandish gifts, would -- or should -- go on. That it did, in his memory, with no loss of spirit. But the subsequent passing of two other founding members Malachi Favors Maghostut in 2004 and Joseph Jarman in 2019, made it even more difficult to envision a future for the band. Leave it to the AEC's proud surviving members, saxophonist/composer Roscoe Mitchell and drummer/percussionist Famoudou Don Moye to keep its flame glowing. In typical bold fashion, they not only extended the life of this beloved band, they redefined it in glorious and unexpected ways. With the addition of brilliant young players including poet and spoken word artist Moor Mother, cellist Tomeka Reid and violinist Jean Cook, and esteemed elders including trumpeter Hugh Ragin, flutist Nicole Mitchell, and bassist Jaribu Shahid, AEC became a full-fledged chamber orchestra. 'Come rejoice in a higher place!' urges the magnetic Moor Mother. In both honoring the band's illustrious history and soaring to new creative heights as a 17-member aggregation, Mitchell and Moye and company do just that. Would AEC have become the creative force it is had it not gotten the opportunity to find itself in Paris all those years ago? Will AEC return to celebrate their seventh? 'We can't control the clock, everything takes place in its own time,' says Mitchell. Don't be surprised if the time continues to be right for the AEC for years to come."
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ROG 125CD
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"The first collaboration (and for sure not the last one...) Between Fred Frith and Susana Santos Silva, recorded live. Fred Frith (guitar), Susana Santos Silva (trumpet)."
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ROG 122LP
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"The Art Ensemble Of Chicago, expanding to a chamber orchestra, marks its sixth decade as a vital force on the world music stage with an ear-opening live recording on two LPs. Recorded in France in 2020 at the Son D'Hiver Festival, this recording celebrates the legendary group's historic ties to Paris, where it was formed in 1968. When trumpet great Lester Bowie died in 1999, followers of the Art Ensemble of Chicago couldn't help but wonder whether the legendary quintet, which owed so much to his special and outlandish gifts, would -- or should -- go on. That it did, in his memory, with no loss of spirit. But the subsequent passing of two other founding members Malachi Favors Maghostut in 2004 and Joseph Jarman in 2019, made it even more difficult to envision a future for the band. Leave it to the AEC's proud surviving members, saxophonist/composer Roscoe Mitchell and drummer/percussionist Famoudou Don Moye to keep its flame glowing. In typical bold fashion, they not only extended the life of this beloved band, they redefined it in glorious and unexpected ways. With the addition of brilliant young players including poet and spoken word artist Moor Mother, cellist Tomeka Reid and violinist Jean Cook, and esteemed elders including trumpeter Hugh Ragin, flutist Nicole Mitchell, and bassist Jaribu Shahid, AEC became a full-fledged chamber orchestra. 'Come rejoice in a higher place!' urges the magnetic Moor Mother. In both honoring the band's illustrious history and soaring to new creative heights as a 17-member aggregation, Mitchell and Moye and company do just that. Would AEC have become the creative force it is had it not gotten the opportunity to find itself in Paris all those years ago? Will AEC return to celebrate their seventh? 'We can't control the clock, everything takes place in its own time,' says Mitchell. Don't be surprised if the time continues to be right for the AEC for years to come."
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ROG 124CD
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"Matthew Shipp and Mark Helias, two outstanding artists, two great careers, the first time playing together! Matthew Shipp (piano), Mark Helias (double bass)."
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ROG 120CD
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"Denman Maroney, creator of hyperpiano, Denis Fournier, drummer in the lineage of Sunny Murray or Milford Graves and Scott Walton, solid and creative bassist. Denman Maroney (piano), Scott Walton (double bass), Denis Fournier (drums, percussion)."
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ROG 117CD
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"There is history and legend in this 'Dream Team' which, for once, deserves this too often overused term. Joe McPhee (alto & soprano saxophones, pocket trumpet), Dauik Lazro (tenor & baritone saxophones), Joshua Abrams (double bass, guembri), Guillaume Séguron (double bass), Chad Taylor (drums, mbira)."
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ROG 116CD
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"We hear Mazurek's movements, the sounds of his body and breath, the way Mazurek responds to those sounds. As he breathes, he listens. Rob Mazurek (piccolo trumpet)."
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ROG 115CD
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"Rob Mazurek has assembled a very powerful quartet, all at the service of a very consistent music, his music. Rob Mazurek (piccolo trumpet, electronics, bells), Kris Davis (piano), Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (double bass), Chad Taylor (drums)."
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ROG 112CD
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"Despite already brilliant musical carreers, J. Léandre, G. Cleaver and M. Maneri are eagerly looking towards the future. Judson Trio - Light And Dance - Joëlle Léandre (double bass), Mat Maneri (viola), Greald Cleaver (drums)."
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ROG 111CD
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"Excursions into myriad worlds of tone, texture and color. William Parker - Matthew Shipp - Re-Union - Matthew Shipp (piano), William Parker (double bass)."
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ROG 105CD
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"It is a fundamentally empathetic vision that shows the community of ideas and methods that drives these four creators. All Set is: Ingrid Laubrock (tenor saxophone), Stéphane Payen (straight alto saxophone), Cris Tordini (double bass), Tom Rainey (drums)."
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ROG 110CD
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"Rob Mazurek and Jeff Parker: the perfect match for a unique duo. Previously released as LP, sold out in this format. Rob Mazurek / Jeff Parker -- Some Jellyfish Live Forever -- Rob Mazurek (cornet, mutes), Jeff Parker (guitar, effects)."
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