Catalytic Sound

Catalytic Sound is a music based co-operative designed to help create economic sustainability for its artists through patron support.
Put simply, 50% of the money you spend at Catalytic Sound will always go directly to the musicians. Learn More

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Entr'acte

Soigne Ta Droite

Audiographic Records

“This new group builds on the knowledge Vandermark has gained through his long term passion for large ensembles and composing for them. It’s a thread of creative activity that goes back for more than two decades.”

From Wolves to Whales

Strandwal

Aerophonic Records

“The final track, "For Kenau," sums up the quartet's mission. It trawls a path of extended emotion through long solemn notes and solos, ending with all its fuel spent. - Mark Corroto, All About Jazz”

Konstrukt + Ken Vandermark

Kozmik Bazaar

KARLRECORDS

“Starts with a reference to Ornette Coleman before turning more and more into a psychedelic trip that goes way beyond the "jazz idiom". But what else to expect from such a stellar constellation? ”

Rempis/Abrams/Ra + Baker

Apsis

Aerophonic Records

“Dave Rempis is really on fire – effortlessly blowing long-spun lines on alto, tenor, and baritone saxes – as part of a very freewheeling quartet with a old school improvising vibe! - Dusty Groove”

Tim Daisy

New Works for Solo Percussion

Relay Recordings

“Inspired by a wide range of influences from both the worlds of sound and visual art, Tim has organized a series of new pieces which continue to investigate the balance between composed and improvised sound making, and how these two worlds influence and affect the other.”

The Metamatic Percussion Trio

7 Situations

Relay Recordings

“The trio of Tim Daisy, Philip Sudderberg, and Julian Kirshner, perform original compositions and improvisations arranged for a wide array of traditional and non-traditional percussion instruments.”

Tim Daisy and Alex Inglizian

Looking Out

Relay Recordings

“Eight electro-acoustic improvisations recorded by two creative minds in one afternoon.”

Alcorn / McPhee / Vandermark

Invitation to a Dream

Astral Spirits

“Some matches are made in heaven and can be brought to a studio in Austin, Texas. Baltimore-based pedal steel guitarist Susan Alcorn, Poughkeepsie-based sax and pocket trumpet player Joe McPhee, and Chicagoan reeds player Ken Vandermark player is, no doubt, one of these rare matches. - Eyal Hareuveni, The Free Jazz Collective, 5 star review ”

News

New Artists At Catalytic Sound!

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