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"With roots in internationally highly acclaimed bands like KULTIVATOR and UR KAOS, Ingemo Rylander and Johan Hedren invites you to a dreamy journey for the open minded. A rocking groove in the bottom with swirling rhythmes from a rich melodic musical...

Torn between their influences of Kate Bush, Miles Davis, Talk Talk, and latter-day heroes Massive Attack and De La Soul, No-Man (Tim Bowness and Steven "Porcupine Tree" Wilson) have managed to formulate and nurture a textured sound reminiscent of dusty...

"This is a record thats nothing like typical (space) prog, but still cant be named anything else (however, maybe by adding words like, space prog pop rock or space prog dance rock). Although it sounds nothing like Steven Wilsons normal band Porcupine Tree, youll still find these typical things in the musics composition and the way it is played. Its so typically Steven Wilson. This is a good thing mind you!... This album is absolutely a must for anyone who likes Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd and/or Archive."...

"This 2017 release sees the band extend further the reach of it's panoramic textural twists on the ballad tradition and firmly establishing itself as one of the most intriguing British bands of the last decade."

The 2nd release by this LA-based duo. Using female voice, clarinets, strings, keyboards, bass & drums they combine a large number of influences (art rock, Art Bears, art-song, electronics) into their own blend. [Victo]

The NNCK band's performance at Victo from 5/21/05 is a great, heaving, post-psychedelic-but-still-psychedelic record from this seven piece improvising rock collective from New York City. They have been a band since 1992 and have had their own practice...

Really nice spacey/trancy music based on echoplexed acoustic guitars and built up with multiple guitars, bass, piano, accordion, mandolin and whatever else Mark found to bang on. Sort of like a cross between Achim Reichel and Deuter's "D" album, but...

“A drummer and composer whose music enthusiastically defies category, Sean Noonan prefers the title "Rhythmic Storyteller" - an apt description for a modern-day sonic griot who spins imaginative yarns in the ancient tradition of wandering minstrels while weaving captivating narrative tapestries via his unique polyrhythmic language. On Tan Man's Hat, the second release by his harmolodic jazz-rock ensemble Pavees Dance, Noonan draws inspiration from the soul to the stars with his stunningly adventurous...

"Kjell Nordeson (drums) and Aram Shelton (alto sax) both found their way to the San Francisco Bay Area in the mid-2000s, from Sweden and Chicago respectively. Their first project together was Cylinder (Clean Feed CF219) with Darren Johnston and Lisa...

LEFT channel:
Fredrik Nordström tenor & baritone saxophones
Mats Äleklint trombone
Filip Augustson double bass
Christopher Cantillo drums
RIGHT channel:
Fredrik Ljungkvist clarinet & tenor saxophone
Niklas Barnö trumpet
Torbjörn Zetterberg double bass
Fredrik Rundqvist drums

"In his new album, saxophonist and composer Fredrik Nordström deals with a format that reminds of a double quartet of the same type as Ornette Coleman recorded in the early

Fredrick Nordstrom , tenor sax/Fredrick Rundqvist, drums/Mats Äleklint, trombone/Mattias Ståhl, vibes/Torbjorn Zetterberg, bass.

Great album; the combination of instruments and the general feel reminds me of a more avant-garde (but not SO much...

“The reissue of impossible-to-find cult album Lady Maid by Japanese outfit Normal Brain. Originally released in 1981 as a limited vinyl pressing of 300 copies on Agi Yuzuru's fabled experimental label Vanity Records (R.N.A. Organism, Dada, Sympathy Nervous, Tolerance), Lady Maid is a testament to the creativity of the early '80s Japanese electronic and experimental scene, encapsulating a prolific era when audio gear became affordable for musicians to explore sounds in the comfort of their home, free...

This severe, dense and even alluring second and final release from this band is long out of print, but we found a few and here they are for the last-ever time!

"NORMAL LOVE creates bracingly intense modern music of shrewd density and unique imagination orchestrated for processed voices, guitars, violin, drums and various electronics.
Everything about the band displays a cultivated air of alien logic, from their densely detailed sonic conception to their surreal, blacklit live presentation...

This 2008 release is the 2nd album by the North Sea Radio Orchestra, who are a contemporary music ensemble who happily cross genres. The band has several ties to Cardiacs and they do a piece by William D. Drake here, as well as including him and Kavus...

“Back in 2002 North Sea Radio Orchestra were born in the lanes and alleys of the City of London, playing, in dusty old churches, a kind of chamber/alternative classical/folk high-Victorian hybrid music. Then escaping the City to play various festivals, arts establishments, 6Music sessions, venues of all kinds whilst releasing three studio albums to great critical acclaim. Now after a 4 year break they return with their fourth album 'Dronne'.
All NSRO music is composed, recorded and lead by guitarist...

"The band/group(led by Craig Fortnam) have been described as 'unique english chamber music' which, at best, only describes the tools of their trade, you'll hear chamber strings, choral music, english folkiness, romantic poetry, experimental organs...

"North Sea Radio Orchestra (generally abbreviated to NSRO) is an English contemporary music ensemble and cross-disciplinary chamber orchestra (plus chorus).

The NSRO was set up mainly as a vehicle for the compositions of its musical director...

This is a hand-numbered edition of 999 copies!

“This concert is a beautiful event, for me. These musicians seem to me to have have really grasped what my songs are about; but at the same time, created an entirely fresh way of putting the music together. I feel so honored and so grateful.”-Robert Wyatt, March 2019

“One of the greatest albums of the 1970s, beautifully reimagined and re-written for orchestra. I have listened to Rock Bottom hundreds of times, and thought I was familiar with...

Personel: Hitomi Tono'Oka (vib), Kevin Norton (d), Masahiko Kono (tb), Wilber Morris (b)

Formed in the Winter of 2000, Metaphor has already established a reputation as a group with integrity and originality in the New York music scene. Kevin...


The music of Frank Zappa arranged for an ensemble of 10 brass players and 3 percussionists. Nicely done versions of some of his great themes.

"The most professional and experienced musicians in Norway playing Zappa's music wonderfully. The Zappa Family Trust is seeing this release as one of the best releases ever with Zappa's music."
\1. Peaches En Regalia
2. Medley From "Make A Jazz Noise Here" (basically "the Big Medley")...

"One of the killer albums from the German underground. Nosferatu has always been a big ticket item on the collector's scene and with good reason. Raw, high energy outbursts of organ, guitar, flute and sax - it is a mix of progressive and hard rock...


The second, eagerly awaited release from this band consisting of some of AltrOck's all-stars: , featuring two members of Yugen ("Ske" and Francesco Zago) two members of La Coscienza di Zeno (Gabriele Guidi Colombi and Alessio Calandriello + Martino....

You haven't heard or probably even heard of Not A Good Sign yet, but you definitely know some of the players. This is the AltrOck label's own 'supergroup', featuring two members of Yugen ("Ske" and Francesco Zago) two members of La Coscienza di Zeno...

Kelley Hurt – Voice

Chad Fowler – Saxophones

Christopher Parker – Piano

Bernard Santacruz – Bass

Anders Griffen – Drums & Trumpet


 “Recorded in Brooklyn, New York in June of 2019, this group which had never previously assembled, was brought together by a single thread. Each of its members had played or recorded with the late saxophonist Frank Lowe. And each had been profoundly influenced by his music.
This record is a celebrates Frank with new recordings of 7 o

Although this came out of a completely different scene and country, this release has a lot of resemblance, imo, to the classic Zazou / Bikaye CY1 release ‘Noir et Blanc’!

“Areissue of Notorische Reflexe's self-titled release, originally released in 1985 on Rebel Records.
Mark Reeder on Notorische Reflexe: "I honestly can't remember the first time I saw Notorische Reflexe perform, but I imagine it was probably at some mad avant-garde experimental event in SO36 or Tempodrom, or somewhere...

Ornella Noulet - alto saxophone except track 6 played on soprano saxophone & bells

"Promise of Faithfulness was created during a winter in Brussels, between the search for new sounds and the interest of what we might call spirits in music. This debut solo album is a tribute to the last words of Albert Camus's speech for the Nobel Prize : "It remains for me to thank you from the bottom of my heart and to make before you publicly, as a personal sign of my gratitude, the same and ancient promise...

"Nova Express is one of Zorn’s most dynamic and sensitive ensembles: an MJQ-tinged quartet featuring piano, vibraphone, bass and drums. For their first foray into the world of Masada, they are joined by the ever-popular Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista to create a fabulous program of space-age bachelor pad music for the 21st century. Relaxing and unique instrumental music performed by an all-star quintet of musical masters touching upon the exotic language of The Dreamers, Les Baxter, Martin Denny...

“The Chilean/French duo Nova Materia are known for their hypnotic music which incorporates eerie sounds generated by raw and mineral materials (metal, rocks etc) to create tracks that are in turn hyper-rhythmic and dreamy, poised between postpunk rock and electronic dance music. Caroline Chaspoul and Eduardo Henriquez have also been very active in the field of multimedia & performance arts, and Xpujil explores that other dimension of their talent.
Released on Crammed's revered MADE TO MEASURE series..

"Unavailable for years and traded in all exchanges in the world at premium prices,the masterpiece of the German Krautrock-romantics Novalis is finally available again: Recorded in 1979, it marks the creative high point of the band: "Flossenengel" is a...

"Aaron Novik is a remarkable clarinetist/composer/illustrator who is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His latest project features some of the greatest musicians out of the Bay Area music scene, including Fred Frith, Ben Goldberg and Carla Kihlstedt...

A 13 piece band + guest Marilyn Crispell in a studio date from 11/04. Kate Hammett-Vaughan: voice, Coat Cooke: baritone & tenor saxophones, flute, Bruce Freedman: alto saxophone, Graham Ord: tenor & soprano saxophones flute, Saul Berson: alto saxophone...

First time ever on CD and made from the master tapes!

"For the first time on CD, this album of German flute and sax player Ralf Nowy, originally released in 1973 on Global, is a quiet tip for all lovers of the genre. Inspired by the burgeoning...

“Brand new live record from guitar master Oz Noy with the amazing Dennis Chambers (Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin) on drums and Jimmy Haslip (Allan Holdsworth) on bass.
Recorded live at The Stages Music Arts in Maryland on December 29, 30, 2022.”

“From a night of music in Holland that's become legendary among NRG Ensemble enthusiasts, Hold That Thought presents a blazing concert of the quintet's unique sound. With Mars Williams and Ken Vandermark on reeds, Kent Kessler and Brian Sandstrom on basses (the latter doubling on trumpet and electric guitar), and Steve Hunt on drums, this incarnation of the band was arguably its tightest and mightiest, taking the inspiration of founder Hal Russell (1926-1992) and running with it. All the way.
The...

The complete discography (3 records) by this symphonic folk rock band with Spanish/flamenco influences from Spain. The band consisted of keyboards, guitars, flute/sax, bagpipes, bass and drums. These releases and this band are pretty obscure, so it's a...

The first two albums (1970/71) by Ian Carr's Nucleus, includes players like Chris Spedding, Karl Jenkins, Jeff Clyne & John Marshall. This is a pretty essential slice of fusion for those interested in the earliest, heady days of fusion. Includes Jenkins' Song For The Bearded Lady which he later re-worked into "Hazard Profile" for Soft Machine.

"Nucleus, the oft overlooked UK jazz-rock ensembleled by trumpeter Ian Carr, recorded a batch of LPs for the legendaryVertigo label. Their first two albums

This puts a 1974 and a 1975 release together in one package. These were the band's 7th and 8th albums. This was the period where Nucleus was on the road the most, 'bringing the music to the people'. Under The Sun: Ian Carr-trumpet/flugelhorn, Bob Bertles-alto & baritone sax, bass clarinet, flute, Gordon Beck-electric piano, Geoff Castle-electric piano, Jocelyn Pitchen-electric and acoustic guitars, Ken Shaw-electric guitar, Roger Sutton-bass and Bryan Spring-drums. Snakehips Etcetera: Ian, Bob, Ken...

By the time of these two, the band's 5th and 6th albums, originally released in 1973 on Vertigo, the band had moved from their earlier collective roots to being Ian Carr's band. That's not a bad thing, as Ian was a good composer and trumpeter, as well...

This is Nucleus' 3rd and 4th albums. These are transitional albums in terms of the band going from being a collective to being more of Ian Carr's band. That's not a bad thing, as Ian was a good composer and trumpeter, as well as a bandleader. But it did change the sound somewhat. On Solar Plexus, the original band all appear (Ian, Brian Smith, Karl Jenkins, Jeff Clyne, Chris Spedding and John Marshall), but the pieces are all composed by Ian, and many guests appear, including some heavyweights of the UK...

“This features every track from the highly celebrated albums “Elastic Rock”, “We’ll Talk About It Later”, “Solar Plexus”, “Belladonna”, “Labyrinth”, “Roots”, “Under The Sun”, “Snakehips Etcetera” & “Alleycat”, all newly re-mastered from the original Vertigo master tapes.
This re-mastered 6 CD clamshell box set celebrates the vision and genius of Ian Carr and all the musicians associated with Nucleus During the period the band recorded its most influential work. “Torrid Zone” features an illustrated...

Leon Thomas - vocals
Ian Carr - trumpet & flugelhorn
Karl Jenkins - oboe & piano
Brian Smith - soprano & tenor sax, flute
Chris Spedding - guitar
Jeff Clyne - bass
John Marshall - drums
"The first official release of the June 1970 Montreux Jazz Festival concert, from the analogue 1/4" master tape, featuring trumpeter Ian Carr’s pioneering jazz/rock ensemble Nucleus, very early in their career, performing with US vocalist Leon Thomas on a set of Thomas’ repertoire...

"The critically acclaimed kaleidoscopic 21-song double album Butterflies, Zebras, and Moonbeams features lyricist/vocalist Ellie Perez, acclaimed guitarist/producer Tim Motzer, and bassist/songwriter Barry Meehan along with some of Philadelphia's...

"This wonderous electronic followup and companion album to the critically acclaimed Butterflies, Zebras, and Moonbeams - brings nine stellar and imaginative remixes from veteran producers from around the globe: The Society (Denmark), Jeff Sharel...

"With a renewed vision of Astor Piazzola's legacy, this band set out to record its first album, originally released in 1983, in which the piano, flute, violin, saxes, guitar and a rock-styled rhythm base intermingle in such a way that they vary...

NULLSTELLENSATZ is an experimental band, formed in 2011 by guitarist Julien ABRAHAM, trumpeter Jean-Pierre SOAREZ (ex ART ZOYD) and drummer Bernold DELGODA.

The trio's name comes from an hypothesis, also known as "Theorem of Zeros", created...

A band from Pavia formed around 1967 from the ashes of local beat groups Gli Spettri, I Solitari, Gli Imprevisti, they only released an album in 1971 for the small Polaris label (the same as I Teoremi). The album, housed in a very nice cover, is song-b...

“Nuova Era are a fundamental band in the Italian prog-rock scene: active between the late '80s and the first half of the '90s, they released in those years four albums which most of the prog enthusiasts consider unmissable for whoever nourishes even the slightest interest in the 'progressive rock matter'.
"Return to the Castle" is no exception, and marks the true comeback for the group led by Walter Pini, the band's main composer, here joined among others by the historical singer and guitarist Alex...

Among the bands on the Genova music scene were Nuova Idea. Their first album, In The Beginning, is comparable to their collegues New Trolls (particularly their vocal arrangements), but Nuova Era were arguably more influeced by British heavy rock. The m...