Ephraim Zehn - Autonomy - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Originally released in 1979 and reissued on CD in 1996 with bonus material, G1128 stands as a vibrant snapshot of two masterful trumpeters-John McNeil and Tom Harrell-at a pivotal moment in modern jazz. Now, for the first time, this landmark session returns in stunning 24bit/96kHz remastered fidelity on heavyweight 180g vinyl, preserving the warmth and swing of the original analog tapes.Backed by a stellar rhythm section featuring Kenny Barron (piano), Buster Williams (bass), and Billy Hart (drums), McNeil and Harrell engage in a spirited, lyrical dialogue that's as respectful of tradition as it is forward-looking. Their interplay is marked by mutual admiration rather than rivalry-Harrell's bright, unflappable tone contrasts beautifully with McNeil's introspective, saxophone-inspired phrasing.For audiophiles, collectors, and jazz devotees alike, this is not just a reissue-it's a rediscovery.Inch... it's never a duel of trumpets here but it's the duet of trumpets... When the two trumpeters share technique and inspiration, one cannot but enjoy the inevitable result... Inch (Alain Tercinet, JAZZ HOT).

Unreleased outside of Israel, SHAOT REGISHOTInch (InchSensitive HoursInch), the gold album recorded in Hebrew by Avishai Cohen between InchGENTLY DISTURBEDInch and InchAURORAInch, is now available everywhere on disc and vinyl. For the first time in his career, he does not make an instrumental album, but an album of beautiful songs that he writes and performs, strongly influenced by jazz, some traditional music, revealing a voice with multiple accents and an incredible charm... An essential milestone in his already rich discography.

Chicago based a•pe•ri•od•ic performs music grounded in post-Cagean experimental traditions. Inchfor a•pe•ri•od•icInch features music written for the ensemble by ensemble members Nomi Epstein (artistic director and founder), Kenn Kumpf, Billie Howard, and pivotal Wandelweisser composer Michael Pisaro. Each work engages with the relationship of the individual to collective, highlighting one of the fundamental parameters for exploration in ensemble music. Founded in 2010, a•pe•ri•od•ic's repertoire explores the indeterminacy of various musical elements including instrumentation, structure, pitch, and/or duration. Drawn to works of sparseness, contemplation, and quietude, this Inchdaring groupInch (Chicago Reader) has a history of interpreting distinctive pieces using a collaborative rehearsal process, deriving meaning and intention from oblique prose scores with great sensitivity. Led by Nomi Epstein, the ensemble has commissioned, premiered, and recorded works by composers such as Michael Pisaro, Eva-Maria Houben, Jürg Frey, James Saunders, and Pauline Oliveros. a•pe•ri•od•ic released it's debut album, more or less, featuring the music of Jürg Frey in 2014 under New Focus Recordings. The ensemble has received funding from the Swiss Arts Council, the Earle Brown Foundation, the Goethe Institute, and the Foundation of Contemporary Arts. Members of a•pe•ri•od•ic hold graduate degrees in music performance or composition from Chicago-area universities and conservatories, and are featured in other Chicago-based groups including Ensemble Dal Niente and Outer Voices.