Three recording labels that believe in the transformative power of music toward a universal positive. May light love and wisdom always be strong.
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Latest releases & welcome news:
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
William Parker / Cooper-Moore / Hamid Drake – HEART TRIO FLOW
This is another way of hearing the Heart Trio album. Presented here in the same flow as flora & fauna on immediate studio premises heard it performed that day in May. Bundles with the Heart Trio CD and LP are also available.
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 / 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
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
Fay Victor / Herbie Nichols SUNG – Life is Funny That Way
TAO Forms is very proud to present this major new work from singular singer-lyricist-bandleader Fay Victor. A loving celebration & deeply felt reconsideration of the great jazz composer Herbie Nichols, created by a long-devoted and thoroughly empathic quintet.
"4 Stars" –Jazzwise & DownBeat
"9/10" –PopMatters
Deluxe 2LP & 2CD
