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LATEST RELEASES & WELCOME NEWS:
William Parker – OBSERVATIONS
Great Reads Alert! Plural, yes, because it is akin to such as the Tao Te Ching, in regularly reading over a long period of time. 2nd printing of this elemental / essential collection of William Parker's written word – his first form of illuminated expression. Second print of 100 copies just in – April 25, 2025.
VISION FESTIVAL 2025!
VISION FESTIVAL 2025
JUNE 2–7
Lifetime of Achievement Honoree:
Roscoe Mitchell (June 2)
Roulette Intermedium, Brooklyn
An exceptional program, once again!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Never ever sleep on opportunities like this.
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 [ & special Bundles ]
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
