*Berlin-based Joda Foerster and Niklas Kramer introduce the acousmatic environmental ambiance of "Four Glass Steps" from forthcoming album Habitat due Q2 2021.

*Written and produced during summer 2020

*Instrumentation - African log drum, Bolivian chajchas, vibraphone, kalimba and various other percussion instruments, Various Synthesizers

*Production techniques - live recording, script based sample cutting and processing (norns), analog tape bouncing

*Composition - no-grid, asynchronous loops, driven by textures

Four Glass Steps

J Foerster / N Kramer - Four Glass Steps

from LR252 Solstice Concert, out Feb 7 2025 
https://leavingrecords.com/solstice-concert
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On Wednesday June 21, 2023 LA-via-Rio composer Fabiano do Nascimento had organized - with Leaving Records and a succinctly assembled ensemble of contemporary A-list fusion players in the local scene - a one-night-only seated concert at a historic venue in Northeast Los Angeles. Do Nascimento and his band set out to perform a curated selection of original music and other favorites from cherished composers.

Behold Solstice Concert - the raw recording of what went down that evening - straight from the board, solstice vibes glistening, full band in both total synchronization and full freak-out mode, audience stoked. Although unintended to be a full-length album release subsequent to the performance, the tape was indeed rolling however unknown to the band on stage and those in attendance.

Fabiano Do Nascimento plays 7-string guitar, soprano guitar, and electronics. Sam Gendel plays soprano saxophone and MIDI saxophone. Gabe Noel plays the electric bass. Tamir Barzilay plays drums, percussion, and electronic drums.

Fabiano Do Nascimento - Feijoada

Yarın Yoksa

Hop Bico

https://leavingrecords.com/statues-live
Spencer Zahn is the LA-residing bassist/multi-instrumentalist and composer who has released several albums both as a solo artist and as a collaborator. His music is marked by openness - spacious sonic spaces rich with contributions from his creative community.

In November 2023, Zahn released Statues - the album compositions were written during a six month period of solitary focus - however after moving to Los Angeles in early 2023, Zahn started to work with a group of new musicians that make up some of the most exciting players in LA. His new west coast quartet consists of Nicole McCabe, Vancil Cooper, and Zach Tenorio.

On Zahn’s latest offering Statues Live the west coast quartet performed two live concerts both recorded to make up the tracklisting for his new album. Though the compositions are the same as the studio album Statues, the sound and performance is unique to this new live album leaning heavily on the perspective of the quartet and their collective improvisations. Side A was recorded live, outdoors at the Leaving Records concert series. Side B was recorded live, indoors at Altamira Sound in front of a studio audience.

Side A Recorded by Adrian Garcia Mixed by Spencer Zahn Recorded live at Leaving Records on October 14, 2023

Side B Recorded by Rob Shelton and James Riotto Mixed by Spencer Zahn Recorded live at Altamira Sound on November 19, 2023

Mastered by Matthewdavid McQueen

Artwork & Layout by Radha Vishnubhotla

Personnel: *Vancil Cooper, drums Nicole McCabe, alto saxophone Zach Tenorio, electric piano Spencer Zahn, fretless bass & piano

11 Snow Fields [Live at Altamira Sound]

Esrever Ni Rehtaf

Esrever Ni Rehtaf (Edit) [feat. aden]

from Staying: Leaving Records Aid to Artists Impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires
98tracks, 6hrs 51min ---> https://staying.bandcamp.com 
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featuring unreleased/unheard music from André 3000, Julia Holter, Baths & Rachika Nayar, Laraaji, Samantha Urbani, Total Blue, Samiyam, Eddie Chacon, Sam Wilkes, Reggie Watts, Brijean, and many many more . . .

Esrever Ni Rehtaf (Edit) [feat. aden]

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