Michael Janisch's Paradigm Shift; Tom Cawley's Curios

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As a composer and bassist Michael Janisch has been known for his distinct virtuosity and a penchant for thematic material, attention to groove and a reverence for his past musical experiences. On Paradigm Shift Janisch deepens his own vision as an artist by expanding his compositional palette, propelling his music into new sonic terrain conceptually, harmonically, and rhythmically.
Janisch has increasingly became involved at the grass roots level in activism against corporate plutocracy, large-scale globalization, religious fanaticism, global warming & GMO products, as well as ongoing war and state-sponsored aggression. “My first solo album was a presentation of what I had experienced on a musical level up to the point of release. With Paradigm Shift I’ve had so many extra-musical events occur it was life that informed and inspired this new music.
Michael Janisch – double & electric basses; 
Jason Yarde – soprano saxophone; 
Paul Booth – tenor saxophone; 
Alex Bonney – electronics/trumpet; 
Cédric Hanriot- piano/keys/synths; 
​Colin Stranahan - drums
“Michael Janisch is a commanding bassist, who brings a sinewy thrust to the ensemble with masterful agility.”
Downbeat Magazine“Janisch seizes the instrument with a blend of speed and energy as if he wants to be melody, harmony and rhythm all at once.”The Telegraph

Tom Cawley’s Curios

A return by a great trio which has been ‘quiet’ for too long. They recorded last year at Realworld Studios and this is be one of the first opportunities to experience this live.

“A fine trio, entitled to its big reputation” – John Fordham, The Guardian.

Tom Cawley (piano), Sam Burgess (bass), Joshua Blackmore (drums).