Black Acid Arkestra: Sketches CAT. #: ALP065
Textures such as effected trumpet, blistering sax solos, virtuosic bass lines, prog-rock guitar licks, classic rhodes keys and digital sampling all come together to create an other-worldly sound, a concise presentation of the weirder sides of jazz, simultaneously an homage to the past and a step into the future.
The Argonauts: Proxima b CAT. #: ALP064
An EP featuring 3 spontaneous compositions that capture the more adventurous side of The Argonauts' live perforemances which often feature extended improvisational excursions into prog and space rock.
The Argonauts: Here Come The Argonauts! CAT. #: ALP063
Surf, dub and psychedelic rock provide the springboard for The Argonauts' sometimes bluesy, sometimes funky but always spontaneous and adventurous post rock blend.
Quibble: Quibble CAT. #: ALP062
Quibble displays their aggressive brand of electronic improvisation in these recordings unearthed from the archives.
Chihiro Butterfly: After 3.11 CAT. #: ALP061
A collection featuring Chihiro Butterfly's collaborations with artists from Europe and Japan reflects on the Great Tohoku Earthquake that ravaged much of Eastern Japan including her hometown of Sendai.
Ryan Choi: Three Dancers CAT. #: ALP060
Ryan Choi blends baritone ukulele, percussion and electronics to create three highly kinetic, dense and intensely focused works.
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