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01. "Permeable"
02. "Quixotica"
03. "Fishing for Paramecium"
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 | | Description: | This album presents the next instalment in the journey of one of the music's greatest questing musical innovators, exploring all the possibilities opening up with a new set of collaborators in a new country. The album presents four extended improvisational settings, with half of these drawing upon John's compositional ideas as inspiration for exploring unknown territory, manipulating timbre and density as well as pitch and rhythm. "My compositions are used as frameworks, with the caveat that they are only to be used to provide cohesion when we sense the need. Otherwise, everything's wide open.""Beast" is an LP by saxophonist and composer John O'Gallagher, released by the label Whirlwind / Indigo. This album presents O'Gallagher's characteristic, harmonically advanced jazz language: intricate compositions, flexible forms and an intense, highly interactive band sound. The pieces unfold in long arcs, moving from tightly structured themes into open, exploratory improvisations that highlight O'Gallagher's angular phrasing and rhythmic sophistication. Listeners can expect modern, forward-looking jazz that remains rooted in tradition while pushing it into more adventurous territory, with a balance of energetic up-tempo pieces and more spacious, reflective moments.
John O'Gallagher has built a reputation on the international jazz scene as a distinctive alto sax voice and composer, known for his work in contemporary, often rhythmically and harmonically complex contexts. He has collaborated with numerous leading figures in modern jazz and led his own ensembles in Europe and the US, gaining recognition for his cerebral yet emotionally direct approach. His projects frequently explore non-standard harmony, advanced rhythmic concepts and a strong collective interplay within the band.
Whirlwind / Indigo is an independent label and production company noted for championing contemporary jazz and improvisation. With a catalogue that focuses on artist-driven projects, the label gives musicians the freedom to develop their own sound and release ambitious, personal statements. Whirlwind / Indigo is appreciated among jazz listeners for high production values, care in sound and packaging, and a roster that highlights both established and emerging voices in modern jazz, making "Beast" part of a carefully curated, quality-oriented output.
This LP edition of "Beast" is aimed at listeners who appreciate detailed compositions, subtle interplay and the tactile experience of vinyl, offering an immersive listen for modern jazz fans and collectors alike. | | | No. of tracks: |
4 |
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05263021 |
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