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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-IARC-0076X

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

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Format detail

Hand-Numbered Limited Deluxe Edition

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

789993994212

Total Cap

9999

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CD-IARC-0076X

Deluxe Edition

2024-05-10

789993994304

Artist

Tom Skinner

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

International Anthem Recording Co.

<p>Tom Skinner is a London based drummer, composer and producer. With his unique blend of musical talent and creativity, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Tom's passion for rhythm and melody shines through in his compositions, which are known for their captivating melodies and intricate rhythms. Whether performing live or producing in the studio, Tom's expertise and versatility make him a sought-after collaborator for artists across various genres. His dedication to his craft is evident in every note he plays, making him an artist that music lovers can't afford to miss.</p>

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In January 2023, Tom Skinner and his ensemble performed material from his recently released album Voices of Bishara at London club “mu”— a venue founded by the curators at Brilliant Corners and named after the seminal Don Cherry live album. The set was augmented by a rendition of Tony Williams’ “Red” and three pieces by Abdul Wadud, whose 1977 self-released solo cello album, By Myself, was a primary inspiration for Voices of Bishara.

The woodwinds featured on Skinner's original Voices of Bishara album — Shabaka Hutchings and Nubya Garcia — had already been replaced in Skinner's live ensemble with saxophonist Robert Stillman (who also plays with Skinner in The Smile) and saxophonist / flutist Chelsea Carmichael; while the extended rhythm section of Tom Herbert (double bass) and Kareem Dayes (cello) continue to round out the lineup with Skinner on drums.

From the opening moments of Voices of Bishara Live at "mu", which was recorded on that legendary January 2023 night, it's clear that this band’s aim is to excavate the deep corners of the repertoire, kicking things off with a 15-minute rendition of Skinner’s own composition “Bishara” that employs the same relationship to rhythmic and tonal freedom found in the Abdul Wadud cello work that inspired it. That aesthetic connection is even more clear by the time the group moves into their 20-minute exploration of Wadud’s “Oasis,” the stunning centerpiece of the set that culminates with a scorching 5+ minute sax solo by Carmichael.

Hearing Skinner’s compositions - flexed and stretched with extended improvisation, and in context with works by Wadud and Williams - both places them and this band firmly in the creative music continuum they honor, and provides us with an unobstructed view of where that continuum is leading us.

Voices of Bishara Live at 'mu'

Music US

Discover Voices of Bishara Live at 'mu' by Tom Skinner on vinyl. A captivating live performance with extended improvisation, honoring creative music traditions. Available from International Anthem Recording Co.