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LATEST RELEASES & WELCOME NEWS:
Matthew Shipp – Black Mystery School Pianists and Other Writings
Great read alert! Brand new collection of essays and prose poems by acclaimed pianist and visionary Matthew Shipp, who has written pieces for a number of fanzines, blogs and magazines over the years. This work touches on many subjects, including jazz, sports, the psychology and spirituality of improvisation, and 1980s New York dance culture.
BOOK
Fred Moten & Brandon López – Revision
The potent work of each of these powerfully perceptive & creative voices concerns itself with how one might navigate the ascending reign of long-institutionalized madness while keeping humanity and sanity intact. With Revision, TAO Forms proudly presents their synergistic mesh in Duo on record for the first time.
Ltd LP & CD editions (& special Bundles)
Darius Jones – Legend of e'Boi (The Hypervigilant Eye)
AUM Fidelity is exceptionally stoked to present this powerful new work from composer & alto saxophonist Darius Jones. The 7th chapter (of 9 on completion) in his Man'ish Boy epic, which he began in collaboration with AUM in 2009. This is a fully committed new trio communion. This is a masterwork.
Deluxe Ltd LP & CD editions
Ivo Perelman & Matthew Shipp String Trio – Armageddon Flower
Releases June 20; direct pre-orders on now
The seminal Matthew Shipp String Trio purposefully reconvened in late 2024 in order to commune with tenor saxophonist Ivo Perelman in studio. Armageddon Flower is the epic result. A peak gem of improvised communication, revealing new ways of exemplifying tradition, language, physics, material, and energy.
A powerful work, perhaps even profound, presenting such communication at a very high level indeed.
Deluxe CD edition on Pre-order
William Parker / Cooper-Moore / Hamid Drake – HEART TRIO
Three lifelong-devoted fellow travelers on the path of healing through sound. Master musicians & non-stop practitioners of creative music. Heart Trio is, remarkably, their debut as a trio on record. Music for sunrise and sunset. Daily music. Healing, centering, mantra, heart music. Vital.
And, Bundle specials w/ Parker & Ellen Christi's Cereal Music will remain available here direct as long as copies remain.
Ltd LP & CD editions
Jason Stein – Anchors
A luminous, beautiful, personal, and into the universal new work from Chicago-based bass clarinetist-composer Jason Stein which TAO Forms is honored to present. A singular master of the instrument, Stein created this work together with Joshua Abrams (bass) and Gerald Cleaver (drums), along with guest artist Boon (guitar) for the centering title tracks.
Ltd LP & CD editions
