Ken Vandermark, Klaus Kugel, Mark Tokar 2017 Escalator

Ken Vandermark, Klaus Kugel, Mark Tokar ~ Escalator ~ 2017
Not Two Records MW963-2.

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1 13 Lines 5:22
2 Automatic Suite 15:01
3 Flight 7:12
4 Rough Distance 13:30
5 End Numbers 12:34

Mark Tokar: double bass
Klaus Kugel: drums, percussion
Ken Vandermark: tenor saxophone, clarinet

“Escalator” is the newest album played by three great avant-garde jazz masters Ken Vandermark, Klaus Kugel and Mark Tokar. The album was released this week by “NotTwo Records”. The musicians of the trio are very well-known for all who are interested in free jazz – it’s Ken Vandermark (tenor sax, clarinet), Klaus Kugel (drums, percussion) and Mark Tokar (double bass). These musicians are famous for original and unique playing style, innovative and expressive improvising, effective and interesting sound of their compositions. During the years of creative activity they had recorded numerous albums with various ensembles and avant-garde jazz legends such as Peter Brotzmann, Paal Nilssen-Love, Joe Morris, Ab Baas, Joe McPhee, Lasse Marhaug and many others. Their improvisations are based on avant-garde jazz and modern jazz styles synthesis. The most part of the albums are full of live, free and dynamic sound compositions. The compositions of “Escalator” were recorded at “Alchemia Club” in Krokow in 2016. - Avant Scena