"Works for Upright Bass and Amplifier is an emotionally charged record that deserves a lot of attention. I’m hoping that Astral Spirits, the label that put out the project on cassette in limited quantities, finds a way to release this masterpiece on vinyl one day." - Gabriel Jermaine Vanlandingham-Dunn, Jazz Right Now
By now if you don't know Luke Stewart you're behind. Stewart is a force on the Washington DC scene not only as a performer (in Irreversible Entanglements, James Brandon Lewis Trio, Trio OOO, Ancestral Duo and more) but also as a booker, promoter, radio DJ and more. "Works for Upright Bass & Amplifier" is a long form piece Stewart composed using written & original improvised structures. He's been performing various portions of the piece live at art exhibitions throughout 2017. Play Loud!
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My goodness, such wonderful music, and, recorded by Malachi Ritscher, the man that did so much to get this early-scene Chicago jazz out into the internet. I miss Malachi, and I'm sure the scene does, too. He led with his heart. Ross Field
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Simply amazing to hear a new album with Wadada and Ewart!! ...And Reed rounds out this trio beautifully.
Just gave it my first spin. Absolutely magical. jeffrey maurer