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The First Original Silence

The First Original Silence

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2007

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The First Original Silence

Mats Gustafsson

Vienna, Austria

Swedish saxophonist and one of free jazz's most prolific figures. Co-founder of The Thing. Radical sound and radical politics. Catalytic Sound.

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An international music based co-operative designed to help develop economic sustainability for its artists through membership support.

🚨 BACK IN STOCK on CD 🚨 — from @corbettvsdempseymu

🚨 BACK IN STOCK on CD 🚨 — from @corbettvsdempseymusic , “One day in the studio, something ridiculously great happened. It was deep Chicago winter, cold as shit. Four musicians assembled for a round-robin set of improvisations – duets, trios, a few quartets. Approached casually, the late morning bloomed into Largest Afternoon, 15 crackling encounters between guitarist @artolindsay , saxophonists Joe McPhee and @ken_vandermark , and drummer Phil Sudderberg. No expectations – open minds and creative intent.”

“Lindsay, a brilliant singer and songwriter and one of the key architects of No Wave via his band DNA, has proven himself once again to be one of the world’s top texturalists, and he is an equally sensitive and challenging group improvisor. Vandermark and McPhee brought their long friendship and musical partnership to the studio, and both engaged with Lindsay in different ways, bringing blue flame and melody. The session’s final wildcard, Sudderberg, a versatile drummer who collaborates with Vandermark on the band Marker, brought a lovely sense of buoyancy and ear for contrast in colors, as well as a raucous rock pulse. With parts this stellar, imagine when Largest Afternoon > than the sum. Nobody knew this would happen.”

👉 Get it at the Link in Bio! 👈

#artolindsay #kenvandermark #joemcphee #philsudderberg #corbettvsdempsey

💥 The 79th edition of the Catalytic Artist Albums

💥 The 79th edition of the Catalytic Artist Albums continues with “Dubuque Duets”, a live set from September 2024, recorded at the @smokestackdbq club near the shores of the Mississippi River. When @timothymark1976 was invited to bring in a group for a special event the club was hosting, he jumped at the chance to continue the duo dialogue with @bishopjeb —a format they have presented off and on since the early 2000s. The result is a focused and engaging fifty minutes of improvisation, grounded in deep listening and flowing in and out of a wide range of sonic landscapes with the intention, clarity, and patience that over three decades of working together can provide. Made in Dubuque, IA. // Design by @federicoplva

🎧 Available now at Soundstream! 🌻 Enjoy exclusive albums — Know more at the Link in Bio!

#timdaisy #ljebbishop #new #chicago #dubuque

Now streaming at Soundstream! 🎞️ Excerpt of @takea

Now streaming at Soundstream! 🎞️ Excerpt of @takealukearound 's Exposure Quintet at the CS Festival 2022, held at the @elasticarts , featuring Jim Baker, Avreeayl Ra, @wilkersonjr.edward & @ken_vandermark — Enjoy the full concert at our online streaming platform💥

#lukestewart #kenvandermark #chicago #elasticarts #new

🚨 U.S. music fans 🚨 We've got restocks of these tr

🚨 U.S. music fans 🚨 We've got restocks of these tremendous @theexband and Terp records which you can now order without paying the outrageous transatlantic shipping costs!

📦 Supplies are limited so pick up these beauties while you can, or stream many Terp & Ex records at the Soundstream!! 🔊

#theex #terrieex #kenvandermark #new #stream

🎏 @akira8262 & Nana Omori mind blowing performance

🎏 @akira8262 & Nana Omori mind blowing performance recorded for and presented at the Catalytic Sound Fest 2021 — Enjoy the full concert at the Soundstream // Become a member!

🎉 Sponsored by the @jf_newyork

#akirasakata #nanaomori #new #freejazz #japan

🚨 NEW ADDITION on CD 🚨 — “From a night of music in

🚨 NEW ADDITION on CD 🚨 — “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 @soundstrom on basses (the latter doubling on trumpet and electric guitar), and @stevehunt761 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.”

👉 Get it at the Link in Bio! 👈

#marswilliams #kenvandermark #freejazz #cd #new

🔺 NEW DIGITAL ADDITIONS from @tashidorjiiii 🔻 — Te

🔺 NEW DIGITAL ADDITIONS from @tashidorjiiii 🔻 — Ten fantastic albums combining the amazing solo recordings, the band MANAS, duos with @billorcutt , Steve Noble & @susie.ibarra , trio action with @akionda_official & Che Chen, and legendary Joe McPhee & Bill Orcutt. Just raw improvisation, political fire, and moments of breathtaking beauty. Essential listening.

💥 One of the most singular players out there 🔗 Find them at the Link in Bio!

#tashidorji #joemcphee #billorcutt #new #guitar

Chicago's own @jetsah , an artist and master scree

Chicago's own @jetsah , an artist and master screen printer since the 90s. Scratchboard drawings translated to screenprint. Think stark contrasts, almost woodcut-like, with a gritty Chicago soul. These aren't posters, they're collectible artifacts!

✔️Peter Brötzmann, Hamid Drake & @littlehueymusic Trio at @constellationchicago in 2014, beautiful beige heavy stock matte paper, printed in two colors.

🔺 Get this very limited and now extinct screen print signed by Dan at the Link in Bio — Limited edition of 100, but just a few are left...

#chicago #dangrzeca #poster #screenprint #peterbrötzmann

🚨 @corbettvsdempseymusic restocks in the house! 🚨

🚨 @corbettvsdempseymusic restocks in the house! 🚨 The extraordinary roster of this label includes important work from artists in the Catalytic Sound musician collective back in action, including @zpribbon , @matsgustafssonsax , and @ken_vandermark .

📦 Buy 3 or more items and save on shipping! 📦 Get these beauties at the Link in Bio!

#zeenaparkins #kenvandermark #matsgustafsson #corbettvsdempsey #new

FIRE ROOM 🔥 'Broken Music' is back in stock at our

FIRE ROOM 🔥 'Broken Music' is back in stock at our online store // @ken_vandermark , @lassemarhaug & @paalnilssenlove deliver raw, explosive energy. Recorded in 2005 at Grand Sport Sudios in Oslo — Don't sleep on this one, from the amazing and historic Atavistic catalogs! 🔗 Hit the Link in Bio.

#kenvandermark #lassemarhaug #paalnilssenlove #atavistic #electronics

New @andymoor 's @unsoundslabel albums with @yanni

New @andymoor 's @unsoundslabel albums with @yannisky , @annejameschaton , Colin McLean & @kaffematthews — A blend spoken word, guitar grit, and electronic soundscapes into minimalist, hypnotic storytelling. Their collaborations transform raw data, historical texts, and folk fragments into urgent, modern chamber music.

💥 Great artists and exciting new music available at the Soundstream too 🔗 Find out more at the Link in Bio 🔗 Physical & digital formats available.

#unsounds #andymoor #new #digital #experimental

Announcing MAY 2026 ADDITIONS at Soundstream 💥 25

Announcing MAY 2026 ADDITIONS at Soundstream 💥 25 new additions at the CS Radio! 🎶 New albums from @aerophonicrecords , @theexband , @blonkjaap duos, Ab & Ig last Wig effort, also all the fantastic @ken_vandermark Territory Band albums including the last one with Fred Anderson live at the Millenium Park in Chicago… @paalnilssenlove & @matsgustafssonsax duos, Ab Baars classic trio, Terp additions from Terrie & co and more… 🎶 So much stuff to discover and revisit!

👉 Join in at the Links in Bio. 🎶

#new #freejazz #digital #stream #improvisation

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