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Stepping Between The Shadows

by Alister Spence / Raymond MacDonald

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1.
TransHemispheric 07:26
2.
The Distance From Here To There 08:08
3.
The Places In Between 04:48
4.
Found On The Way (a) 06:05
5.
Found On The Way (b) 08:31
6.
Northern Window (a) 11:57
7.
Northern Window (b) 07:51

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Stepping Between The Shadows
Alister Spence / Raymond MacDonald
Rufus Records RF095

‘Inspired music making.’ 4 STARS Jazzwise Magazine, UK
’A euphoric ridge of high pressure’ Bad Alchemy.’ Germany

Alister Spence - piano/prepared piano
Raymond MacDonald - soprano/alto saxophones

At times beautiful, dark, lyrical, textured and surprising this piano and saxophone co-improvisation was recorded live at The Concert Hall, Glasgow University in February 2011, as part of a UK/European tour.

The seven improvised tracks occur in the order that they were performed.

This CD brings together two of the finest, most distinctive improvisers in their respective countries, in a wonderfully captivating and unified set of music.

At times beautiful, dark, lyrical, textured and surprising, this co-improvisation was recorded live in concert at The Concert Hall, Glasgow University in February 2011 as part of a UK/Europe tour.

The Spence/MacDonald duo stems from a friendship and mutual admiration that has developed over the last 10 years.

- 2006 the Alister Spence Trio workshopped with the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra in Glasgow. Raymond is a founding member.
‘Premier league of the European improvisation scene’ Süddeutsche Zeitung
‘One of the best large improvising ensembles in the world’ BBC Radio 3, Jazz on 3

- 2008 Raymond invited Alister and his trio to perform in Tokyo with the ‘International Big Band’, including Satoko Fujii, Jim O’Rourke and many Japanese free improvising luminaries. Buddy, a CD of this performance, was released in 2010 on the Textile label.
‘Music this articulate is rare in any style of music’ Jazz Wise
‘An unqualified success’ The Wire

- 2009 and 2011 Alister and Raymond toured together in the UK with Joe Williamson (bass), and Tom Bancroft and Christopher Cantillo (drums).
‘Well-defined direction from the get-go’ Glasgow Herald

- 2011 the Spence/MacDonald duo was formed.

Stepping Between The Shadows is a collaborative journey through music towards a distinct and unique collective sound. We hope you enjoy this first leg!

credits

released April 1, 2012

Recorded live in concert at The Concert Hall, University of Glasgow, Scotland, 17 February 2011.
Recording Engineer Jim McEwan

Mixed by Ross A'hern at The Chapel of Sound, Sydney, 18 January 2012
Mastered by Paul Bryant at The Chapel of Sound, Sydney, 1 February 2012

Design Cheryl Orsini
Cover Photo Alexandra Spence
Producers Alister Spence and Raymond MacDonald
Executive Producer Tim Dunn

Music copyright Alister Spence and Raymond MacDonald

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Alister Spence Sydney, Australia

Pianist, improviser and composer, Alister Spence has established a reputation as a creative force in jazz and improvised music in Australia and beyond. He has performed with and composed for some of the world's finest musicians.
Projects include:
Alister Spence Trio; Asteroid Ekosystem; Kira Kira with Satoko Fujii, Natsuki Tamura;
Sensaround;
Spence/MacDonald duo; Spence/Williamson/Cantillo. ... more

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