Whirlpool, by Alister Spence solo piano

Whirlpool

by Alister Spence solo piano

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	1.	(re)new 07:03
	2.	(back)water 05:29
	3.	(un)seen 03:43
	4.	(dis)similarity 06:05
	5.	(for)gone 04:39
	6.	(inter)relate 03:34
	7.	(some)where 03:46
	8.	(en)folded 03:39
	9.	(over)tonal 07:30
	10.	(en)circle 04:21
	11.	(two)fold 03:42
	12.	(pre)text 02:44
	13.	(over)taken 05:56
	14.	(well)spring 03:33
	15.	(under)standing 08:17
	16.	(wide)spread 01:54
	17.	(re)set 02:25
	18.	(some)what 02:50
	19.	(re)animate 03:13
	20.	(sub)stance 08:00
	21.	(un)likely 02:15
	22.	(up)ended 06:30
	23.	(for)see 03:15

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Whirlpool
Alister Spence Music ASM009

'BEST OF 2020' New York City Jazz Record January 2021

'A superb release' 5 STARS Andy Hamilton, Jazz Journal UK

‘…an aurally engaging, deeply emotional and utterly original world of sound...a breathtaking exploratory journey.’
Michael Christopher, Daily Local News US

'The programming of this double album's 25 pieces is as astute as the playing is resourceful. If there's a veiled though-line amid the breadth of invention, it is Spence's love of space, wistfulness and a restrained drama.’ John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald

Alister Spence - solo piano, preparations, percussion

Whirlpool is a solo-piano two-disc set of 23 discrete improvised pieces, making use of the entire piano, inside and out.

The approach I took on the recording session was to play distinct items. I have for quite a while (maybe 30 years!) been seeking a way of playing openly and personally, and I have had the opportunity to play with extraordinary exponents of personal sound-worlds, such as Lloyd Swanton, Toby Hall, Sandy Evans, Satoko Fujii, Raymond MacDonald, Myra Melford, Tony Buck, Joe Williamson, and many others.

There was no pre-meditation before undertaking this recording apart from working on playing and exploring various techniques or sonic areas. In the session tried to create surprises for myself. Starting somewhere without a clear idea of what that would sound like and, as a result, creating puzzles or mazes which I try to follow, or not follow. Sometimes I try to deliberately change direction to create more puzzles or places of sonic interest and exploration. I am very attracted to ‘accidental’ sounds. I think they often offer a way to finding unexpected and new connections in the form and the sound of the music. I also enjoy the overtone content of sounds and try to be aware of that when playing.

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released April 7, 2020

Recorded: Tim Whitten at Studios 301, Sydney on 11 October 2019
Mixed: Tim Whitten
Mastered: Doug Henderson at micro-moose-berlin in Berlin.
Music Copyright Alister Spence (control)
Producer: Alister Spence
Design: Cheryl Orsini
Cover, inside sleeve and disc photo: Alister Spence
Piano tuner: Michael Karlberg

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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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