Name: A Boat Upon Its Blood
Brand: Jason Sharp

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cst119cd

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-09-30

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666561011925

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Jason Sharp

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Modern Composition

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Constellation

Distributed by <a href="http://scdistribution.com">SC Distribution</a>, Constellation has established itself as a reputable force within the music industry. The label's commitment to quality and artistic expression shines through in every release. Whether you're a fan of experimental sounds or simply appreciate boundary-pushing music, Constellation offers an unparalleled listening experience.

Discover the captivating world of Constellation today and immerse yourself in the extraordinary talent that this Canadian label has to offer.

Jason Sharp is a saxophonist known for his unique and captivating sound. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of genres, including jazz, experimental, and electronic music, Sharp creates mesmerizing compositions that push the boundaries of traditional saxophone playing.
With a background in both classical and contemporary music, *Sharp* has developed a distinctive style that blends intricate melodies with innovative techniques. His performances are characterized by their emotive power and technical precision, leaving audiences spellbound.
*Sharp's* music has been compared to artists such as Esmerine, Do Make Say Think, and Tim Hecker. However, he brings his own distinct voice to the table, creating an immersive sonic experience that is truly one-of-a-kind. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other talented musicians, *Sharp* continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with the saxophone.

Debut album from this Montréal-based improviser, composer and reedist; alumnus of Matana Roberts Coin Coin ensemble and Land Of Kush Orchestra. A tour-de-force, genre-defying work of immersive, accessible and deeply satisfying modern composition, inspired by Robert Creeley's poem "The Heart". CD in 100% recycled gatefold paperboard jacket. 180g LP audiophile pressing includes pull-out art print poster + 320kbps mp3 DL. Jason Sharp has been a fixture of Montréal's experimental/improv scene for many years, chiefly as a saxophonist exploring drone and durational music, while also collaborating in a wide variety of jazz, avant and contemporary music ensembles. His work as a composer, conductor and band leader in his own right is now featured on A Boat Upon Its Blood, the first album-length recording to be released under his own name: a bracingly meditative multi-movement instrumental work that charts a highly compelling arc of shifting energies and intensities. Using custom-built equipment to translate breath and heart rate into variegated sonic triggers, along with other modes of signal processing and in tandem with traditional instrumentation, the album features Sharp's own reed playing with contributions from a few guest musicians on pedal steel guitar, violin and various percussion. Recorded by Thierry Amar (Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Vic Chesnutt) at the Hotel2Tango in Montréal and mixed and mastered by Jesse Zubot (Tanya Tagaq, Drip Audio Records), A Boat Upon Its Blood is a genre-defying album with a highly immersive and satisfying sound palette that impels deep listening and demands to be taken in as a whole. Constellation is thrilled to present Jason Sharp as a unique and invigorating new voice in modern-contemporary music.

A Boat Upon Its Blood

Music GB