improvised performance at the Press Club, July 20, 2000 by the EarConditioning Crew including Effie, Johnny, Christien and Adam

Joolytwenty 2000

Effie Battles The Robots With Love

Nasty free from experimental groove with drums, guitar, and bass

Mike Kwong--Drums
Eric Glenn--Guitar
Anthony Cerretani--Bass

Nasty Groove

Cap'n jim on the Line 6 Green pedal with the harmonica mic

Dog Hitting Hamster 2-In-1: ETHEREAL (TRASH) VOX 5-18-24 (V2)

Recording of my live, improvised set in Sezze

Sezze Spazio Teatro

erleichda & somekilos - elektronische nähmaschinenperformance (excerpt - parts 1 & 2 - 24.11.23 - live in essen)
appears on the digital compilation "homework - year 8", 2023 taâlem

erleichda & somekilos - elektronische nähmaschinenperformance (excerpt - parts 1 & 2)

Experimental Earth People Improvs at the Temple Studios.

André Martinez & Doug Principato - New Tribe Recordings

You're hearing the way we heard it as we played it together on June 18, 2024, for the very first time.

Synthia Payne - San Diego
Wolfgang Wolf - Germany 

live online via JackTrip Virtual Studio - Hosted by: TorontoVS

synthia-wolfgang

Live Recording of oNo NoNo III - Upstairs at the Liberty Bar, Cork City, 25/01/2025

Nature Study Notes RSRIV137 - leading into a Free Improv

RSRIV137 –
1) Play just above the threshold of audibility.
2) Continue in this way until pianissimo becomes ear-shattering.

oNo NoNo III

Live Recording of the Open Improvisation Session at oNo NoNo IV - Upstairs at the Liberty Bar, Cork, 22/02/2025

oNo NoNo IV

oNo NoNo 5 - Free Improv 1

oNo NoNo 5 - Free Improv 2

Somekilos is the solo project of one guy from Meta Meat, 
ex 2kilos &More, Von Magnet, My Own...

please, contact me ONLY here : kilosmusic@yahoo.fr

*All profile images are created by Synthia Payne. 

Most of the songs here were composed live. That is, beginning as a free improvisation I look for form and content to emerge, then I sing it or play what I hear. You are hearing them in a similar way that we heard them as we played them for the first time. A Shared Timezone. Many of the players here and I have never met in person, but have played together for many years via Internet.

André Martinez
André Martinez is a distinguished drummer whose work has significantly shaped the avant-garde jazz landscape. Best known for his collaborations with the legendary pianist Cecil Taylor, Martinez has carved out a unique place in contemporary jazz, bringing a dynamic, expressive drumming style that melds rhythmic complexity with a deeply improvisational spirit. His approach to music draws from a wide range of influences, allowing him to move seamlessly across styles and create a powerful yet nuanced sound that resonates with both audiences and fellow musicians.

A hallmark of his career is the album Earth People, a project that underscores his artistic versatility and commitment to exploring the relationship between music, humanity, and the natural world. In Earth People, Martinez’s drumming serves as the heartbeat of the ensemble, blending avant-garde jazz with global musical traditions. The album reflects themes of connection to the earth and our shared humanity, creating an auditory tapestry that bridges cultures and emphasizes a universal rhythm. Martinez’s ability to balance intricate composition with spontaneous improvisation is on full display here, as he collaborates with other musicians to build an immersive, layered soundscape. His playing on the album is not only technically impressive but also deeply expressive, capturing a sense of energy and motion that aligns with the album’s thematic focus on unity and connection.

Martinez’s partnership with Cecil Taylor has been particularly influential. Their collaborations are immortalized in groundbreaking recordings like Winged Serpent (Sliding Quadrants) and Music From Two Continents (Warsaw Jamboree), which showcase the pair’s daring improvisational synergy and creative risk-taking. Winged Serpent exemplifies their shared exploration of layered textures and rhythmic complexity, while Warsaw Jamboree captures the raw intensity and spontaneity of their live performances. Martinez’s drumming is central to these works, providing both structure and freedom, and his intuitive connection with Taylor’s complex piano style creates a sound that is as intricate as it is emotionally compelling.

In Phil Freeman’s book Luminous Brewing: The Life and Music of Cecil Taylor, André Martinez is recognized for his essential role in Taylor’s ensembles, illustrating the profound impact of their collaborations on the avant-garde jazz movement. Freeman’s book celebrates Martinez’s contributions to Taylor’s unique sound, highlighting how their work together pushed the boundaries of jazz, infusing it with a spirit of innovation and exploration that continues to influence modern musicians.

Today, André Martinez is regarded as a trailblazer in avant-garde jazz, respected for his innovative approach and his dedication to exploring the intersections of rhythm, melody, and improvisation. His contributions to albums like Earth People and his collaborations with Cecil Taylor remain essential listening for those interested in the evolution of contemporary jazz. Through his music, Martinez invites listeners into a world where rhythm becomes a bridge across cultures, ideas, and emotions, making him a pivotal figure in the art of jazz.

producing and remixing for personal reasons

New tracks tagged #experimental improv