Ben Hartley / drums, percussion, xylophone, backing vocals
John Murhpy / keyboards, murphatron, backing vocals, second lead vocal on tracks 1,7
David Addis - electric, acoustic and classical guitars, backing vocals
Michael Whiteman / bass guitar, bass pedals, twelve-string guitar and acoustic guitars, lead and backing vocals, percussion
also featuring
Ella Lloyd / flute on tracks 3,4,6
Matthew Talks / cello on track 6

"The music of I AM THE MANIC WHALE is inspired by m

Atle Nymo – tenor sax, bass clarinet
Magnus Broo -– trumpet
Mattias Ståhl – vibes
Ingebrigt Håker Flaten – double bass
Håkon Mjåset Johansen – drums

For a number of reasons, Scandinavia is currently one of the epicenters of vivid, forward-looking jazz, often marked by a tantalizing balance of form and freedom. Over the past decade, the quintet I.P.A. has come to embody the best of this volatile sensibility, which makes sense as the..

From Singapore, I\D is an improvising rock group influenced by Krautrock and other experimental/out space-rock bands. This is their first full-length release and on it, they have taken four hours of improvisations and have carefully edited/mixed...

Key duo from the Catalan folk scene, result of the union between Ia Clua (from '2+1') and Jordi Batiste (one of the leading forces of Mquina! together with Enric Herrera), after the Jordi's return from military service. Un Gran Da, the duo's first albu...

"Formed in 2010 in St Petersburg Russia, IAmTheMorning features pianist Gleb Kolyadin and the charismatic vocals of Marjana Semkina. The band self released their debut album in 2012 before signing to Kscope and releasing 'Belighted' their debut for the label in September 2014.

As with Belighted, the engineering and mixing on Lighthouse was handled by Marcel van Limbeek (Tori Amos) and self produced by Gleb and Marjana. Lighthouse also features guest musicians Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King...

Susie is a fantastic drummer who first came to prominence with the David Ware Quartet (that's where I saw her play). "Born in California, raised in Texas and a New York resident since 1989, Susie Ibarra has become one of the most distinctive drummers i...

Two exciting new pieces from composer/percussionist Susie Ibarra, whose dynamic drumming has driven the bands of William Parker, David S. Ware, Pauline Oliveros, Derek Bailey and Mephista. Written for her trio, featuring pianist Craig Taborn and violin...

Mini-lp sleeve reissue of the first album, from 1974, of this hard rock influenced Italian off-shoot of New Trolls.

Iceberg were the premier fusion outfit from Spain during the 1970's. They released five albums between 1975-1978, of which this 1978 release is their 5th and final. All good things come to an end, and the band went out on a high note; while I probably ...

Iceberg were the premier fusion outfit from Spain during the 1970's. They released five albums between 1975-1978, of which this 1978 release is the 4th. Pretty stunningly good instrumental fusion with dueling work from Joaquim "Max" Sunyer (aka Max Sun...

Iceberg were the premier fusion outfit from Spain during the 1970's. They released five albums between 1975-1978, of which this 1975 release is the first, and this is the first time it's been released on CD. Unlike their others, this features a quintet...

The 13 piece contemporary music ensemble Icebreaker tackle one of Philip's earliest and greatest pieces. Recorded live in excellent sound, (live is the only way to go with such a tranceful work; it just wouldn't come across with overdubbing, imo). In...

These are two mighty dextrous musicians. Like beatniks on speed, they create stark, jagged-edged music, tunes located at the intersection of atonal punk-funk, be-bop, and free improvisation. . . . Kind of like drinking 12 cups of coffee, but nice.-Ea...

“Julie Joslyn’s liquid mercury alto sax (and snarling violin) and Leo Ciesa’s slasher drums (and icily melodic piano) are in full noir effect on the uncompromising, smartly aware, assaultively lurid effort.”-Lucid Culture...

"On a sunny day in June, Iconoclast wentinto the caverns of Water Music studios in Hoboken, NJ. Four days later they emerged haggard yet exhilarated with two new CDs. The Body Never Lies is the second of these daring new albums by this internationally ...

Their 17 pieces last 40 minutes and each is a perfectly sculpted rock vignette with as much structural integrity as any two-minute workout could need. Their hard-edged energy is nonstop, but, refreshingly, doesn't slide into ruts; it jumps, it turns c...

"Captured on this CD is a remarkable performance of Laborintus II, only the third recording released to the public since it was first performed in 1965. Described as a music theatre work by its pioneering composer Luciano Berio (1925-2003), the avant...

So, this is where it all began for this great band. Recorded in 2007 and originally issued on CDR (don't worry - this isn't a CDR) and where I first heard of Josh, Kirk and maybe Tomas.
A wonderful, swinging free-jazz lp that belongs in any collection by any fan of Steve Lacy's. Highly recommended!

This is the first album by this great repertory group, who exclusively perform the music of Steve Lacy. I use the word 'group' in its strictest sense - it has consisted of the same four committed..

"Al Margolis (electronics, tapes, etc.), Ellen Christi (vocals), Brian Charles (oboe, bass clarinet, soprano sax). Special guest appearances by Jane Scarpantoni (taped cello), and Kevin Sparke (percussion)."

"Breathing is for 2 didjeridus, cello, oboe, and tapes. R.Ism V.2PF is for tape, 2 pianos, sampled flute, and electronics. Barump Poc is for winds, organ, chorus, tapes, etc., etc., etc. The "orchestral" piece. Assisting Bwanettes on this disc are Jane...

"The new 2 cd magnum opus by If, Bwana (Al Margolis) has been almost 3 years in the making. It is the first time he has composed works (usually with prerecorded sounds) specifically for another ensemble. Gilmore's Girls, Ringing (Ano)the(r) Bell, and...

"Consisting of 3 compositions, Tripping India is the 3rd If, Bwana release on Pogus. On this recording If, Bwana is joined by, among others, Paul Marotta (Styrenes/Electric Eels/Mirrors) on 3 Out of 4 Ain't Bad, a conceptual work for 3 different...