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William Parker – Observations
Available anew in its 2nd Centering edition, William Parker's Observations presents an expansive overview of his prolific & diverse writings over a 50+ year span, from 1967-2023. It collects an array of works that include liner notes, remembrances, essays, lyrics, concert programs, book forewords, plays, & transcriptions of recitations. Nearly 400 pages & over 100,000 words, it includes many pieces not previously published or anthologized.
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Fred Moten & Brandon López – Revision
Now on pre-order: 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 presents their synergistic mesh in Duo on record for the first time.
Ltd LP & CD editions
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) of his Man'ish Boy epic, which Darius began in collaboration with AUM in 2009. This is a fully committed new trio communion. This is a masterwork.
Deluxe Ltd LP & CD editions
Jason Stein – Anchors
A luminous, beautiful, personal, and universal new work from from Chicago-based bass clarinetist-composer Jason Stein which TAO Forms is honored to present.
A singular master of the instrument, Stein is joined in trio with Joshua Abrams (bass) and Gerald Cleaver (drums), along with guest artist Boon (guitar) for the centering title tracks.
Ltd LP & CD editions
William Parker & Ellen Christi – Cereal Music
William Parker’s first album of spoken word – his texts further illuminated by deeply sensitive sound design created by producer and singer Ellen Christi. Poetry and observations from a profound life devoted to the path of finding truth in beauty and speaking truth to power. Distinctly beautiful & moving.
Bundle specials w/ Heart Trio will remain available here direct as long as copies remain.
Ltd LP & CD editions
William Parker / Cooper-Moore / Hamid Drake – HEART TRIO
Heart Trio features three lifelong-devoted fellow travelers on the path of healing through sound. Master musicians and non-stop practitioners of creative music. Heart Trio is, remarkably, their debut as a trio on record. This is music for sunrise and sunset. Daily music. Healing, centering, mantra, heart music. Vital.
Bundle specials w/ Cereal Music will remain available here direct as long as copies remain.
Ltd LP & CD editions
