Name: We're All Improvisers Now
Brand: Tommy Crane

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2023-08-11

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Tommy Crane

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Whirlwind Recordings

Tommy Crane is an American drummer and composer known for his exceptional talent and versatility. With a career spanning over two decades, he has established himself as one of the most sought-after musicians in the industry. From his early beginnings playing in local bands to collaborating with renowned artists, Tommy's passion for music shines through in every performance.
His unique style blends various genres seamlessly, creating captivating rhythms that leave audiences mesmerized. Whether it's jazz, rock, or funk, Tommy's ability to adapt and innovate sets him apart from other drummers. His compositions showcase his mastery of complex time signatures and intricate arrangements.
Beyond his skills behind the drum kit, Tommy is also a prolific composer who has written scores for films and television shows. His keen sense of storytelling allows him to create music that enhances the visual narrative, capturing emotions and adding depth to every scene.

Whirlwind Recordings is a UK label for improvised music, based in London. Established in 2010 by Michael Janisch, this label has become a prominent force in the world of jazz and contemporary music.
With a focus on showcasing talented artists and performers, Whirlwind Recordings has built a reputation for releasing high-quality recordings that push the boundaries of genre and style. From cutting-edge jazz to experimental sounds, their diverse catalog offers something for every music lover.
As an authoritative voice in the industry, Whirlwind Recordings continues to nurture emerging talent while also collaborating with established musicians. Their commitment to innovation and creativity has earned them critical acclaim and a loyal following worldwide.

We're All Improvisers Now is the debut solo album by New York/ Montreal-based performer Tommy Crane, a tranquil, introspective journey through boundary-traversing ambient jazz, buoyed by the creative elan of an artist in full experimentation mode.

Using sensory percussion and a battery of synthesisers, Crane creates a sequence of lucid sonic environments, where the real and synthetic meet, overlap and reappear disguised and opaque.The title's double meaning is immediately apparent; the album is an uncommon take on improvising from a performer incorporating ambient sensibilities and the title also accurately describes the situation many artists found themselves in amidst the pandemic. For Crane, the pandemic provided a rare gift of time that allowed him to explore his love for electronic and analogue production.

"I don't think I will ever make a record like this again - this was one big experiment," he says of a project with DIY trappings. After eventually returning from Italy where he was teaching drums and improv classes as Siena Jazz Institute, Crane settled in Montreal with his Canadian partner. At the beginning of the lockdown, he created a spaceship-like rig in his spare room comprised of assorted synths and 'sensory' percussion (which assigns new sounds to drums). The album features welcome contributions from colleagues phoned in from afar, including saxophonists Logan Richardson and Charlotte Greve, guitarist Simon Angell and bassist Jordan Brooks.

We're All Improvisers Now

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