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«MUSIC FOR ADVANCED FOOLS» BIERDÜMPFL / ŠVEJNAR / TANTANOZI – ALBUM OUT TODAY Improvising is a way of making music that strives to be as open, as unconditioned, as sound-centered, as present and as process-oriented as possible. It is less a musical method than a form of consciousness. This album stands precisely at the boundary of all the subconsciously constructed cultural frameworks and is an attempt to break with the hierarchy of aesthetics. It is as much jazz as it is noise, and as much free improvisation, as much new music, as much punk rock, as much live sound design. It is a conscious and playful exploration of all the historical and musical influences of the participating artists. «Music for Advanced Fools» is an appeal to us all: Life consists of a multitude of states, emotions, and worlds. Let’s fold, condense, distort, iridescent, and fractalize boundaries! L I N E U P Daniel Bierdümpfl – guitar, FX Marina Tantanozi – transverse flute, bassflute, FX, vocals Jakub Švejnar – drums, no input mixer, vocals, recorder flute, radio C R E D I T S Recording Engineer: Daniel Bierdümpfl Mixing Engineer: Daniel Bierdümpfl Mastering Engineer: Daniel Bierdümpfl Artwork & Graphic Design: Severin Koller The album „Music for Advanced Fools“ emerged from a spontaneous collaboration during the Lyseloth Residency at MUWO Basel. T A P E O R D E R S [email protected] L I S T E N https://orcd.co/qd0oqwb B U Y /album/music-for-advanced-fools #danielbierdümpfl #jakubšvejnar #marinatantanozi #unitrecords #zetaedition
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SINGLE OUT TODAY: TON SUR TON share a first glimpse into their upcoming album «CAMAÏEU» with the new single «Tied». Sylvie Klijn and Christoph Utzinger created an album full of nuances and subtle tensions, in which similar timbres touch and react to one another. The full album will be out June 5 2026. TON SUR TON Sylvie Klijn – vocals, keys Christoph Utzinger – double bass Featured: Lenni Torgue – vibraphone Recording Engineer: Matthias Kohler Mixing Engineer: Christoph Utzinger Mastering Engineer: Martin Ruch Photography: Atilla Janes Graphic Design: Stefanie Kunckler L I S T E N https://orcd.co/ol4aqdb L I V E May 23 Chorus, Lausanne May 29 Concert au cinéma, Ste-Croix June 5 Grange de Florissant, Renens June 8 Les Athénéennes, Genève July 14 Botanical garden, BeJazz #sylvieklijn #christophutzinger #tonsurton #unitrecords #gammaedition
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«Soft Landing Option» by Chris Dahlgren, Claudio Puntin, Jim Hart is out today! The three musicians are united by a polystylistic understanding of music and lifelong improvisational and compositional experience in dealing with musical forms of expression and organization. Together, they create far more than the sum of three artistic individuals. These time-dissolving forms of planning generate a reality that will have a lasting impact on the future. Chris Dahlgren – viola da gamba Claudio Puntin – clarinet, contraaltoclarinet, bassclarinet Jim Hart – vibraphone, marimba Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Claudio Puntin Artwork: Claudio Puntin Graphic Design: Stefanie Kunckler L I S T E N https://orcd.co/k528y0e L I V E 12.06.2026 Incense of Music, Berlin 12.09.2026 Schloss Hohenfels, Festival „Schöpfung“ #claudiopuntin #chrisdahlgren #jimhart #softlandingoption #unitrecords
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The wait is over: Bobby Previte‘s «Second Arrow» is out today!!! Previte explores the nexus between notated and improvised music on his first small-band recording in some 20 years, together with stunning pianist Angelica Sanchez, the exciting guitarist Wendy Eisenberg, cross-genre woodwind hero Matt Bauder, and his long time collaborator, the legendary bassist Jerome Harris. Beautifully recorded as they played their first notes at state-of-the-art studio Firehouse 12, «Second Arrow» documents the raw energy and spontaneity of a band on the edge, navigating and ultimately subverting Previte’s new, seductive, and, as always surprising, music. Angelica Sanchez – piano, fender rhodes Wendy Eisenberg – electric & acoustic guitar Matt Bauder – tenor saxophone, flute, bass clarinet Jerome Harris – electric bass guitar Bobby Previte – trap drums Recording Engineer: Greg DiCosta Mixing & Mastering Engineer: Chris Castagno Photography: David McIntyre Artwork: Niklaus Troxler Graphic design: Severin Koller L I S T E N https://orcd.co/j8ekqed B U Y /album/second-arrow www.saudades.at #bobbyprevite #secondarrow #unitrecords #troxlerartedition
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10 days ago
SINGLE OUT NOW: With «Nachtvogel» Helene Glüxam introduces us to our upcoming Solo album, up for release on June 25. Nachtvogel, the debut album by Helene Glüxam, is shaped by striking contrasts from the very outset. Drawing on this tension, she uses extended playing techniques to craft clear song structures that unfold into vivid, emotionally charged soundscapes. Her music moves between avant-garde and accessibility, between jazz, improvisation and alternative rock, while always retaining a direct, immediate impact. Helene Glüxam – double bass, voice Recording Engineer: Arthur Fussy Mixing Engineer: Arthur Fussy Mastering Engineer: Martin Siewert Graphic design: Stefanie Kunckler L I S T E N https://orcd.co/ovz26rq L I V E 19.07.2026 Alban Berg Konzertsaal, Ossiach (AT) 06.09.2026 JazzChurFestival, Chur (CH) 22.09.2026 Radio Kulturhaus, Wien (AT) #helenegluexam #solo #nachtvogel #unitrecords
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With «What Dances Here», Clara Vetter introduces us to our new trio, with Phil Donkin and Fabian Arends. Vetter weaves a musical arc through metaphorical, fairytale-like imagery – spanning from inner and outer perception to imagination. It is a dedication to the coexistence of reality, fantasy, and the evolution that occurs between them. Clara Vetter – piano Phil Donkin – double bass Fabian Arends – drums Recording Engineer: Felix Wolf Mixing Engineer: Christian Heck Mastering Engineer: Christian Heck Photos: Max Treutner Graphic design: Stefanie Kunckler L I S T E N https://orcd.co/p0kwmb9 L I V E 08.05.2026 Villa Rosenthal, Jena 17.05.2026 Friedrichsbau, Bühl 02.11.2026 Kühlspot, Berlin 06.11.2026 Einsteinhaus, Ulm 07.11.2026 Raum für Musik, Zoglau #claravetter #phildonkin #fabianarends #unitrecords #gammaedition
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16 days ago
FUCHSTHONE ORCHESTRA feat. Evi Filippou releases the second single “Le Champ” of their upcoming album ”PEAKS & PLOTS“. You can witness this amazing big band live already in May @jazzfestbonn and in June @domicildortmund „Virtuoso and urgent. That’s how you could describe the music of the outstanding 22-piece “Fuchsthone Orchestra” led by Christina Fuchs and Caroline Thon. After their acclaimed debut album “Structures & Beauty” 2023, now their follow-up album “Peaks & Plots” is being released, featuring Greek vibraphonist and percussionist Evi Filippou.“ – Maxi Broecking Lead, Composition, Conducting Christina Fuchs & Caroline Thon Vibraphone, Percussion Evi Filippou Reeds Roger Hanschel (as/ss/sso/flute) Julian Drach (as/ss/flute) Veit Lange (ts/cl) Jens Böckamp (ts/cl) Kira Linn (bars/bcl) Trumpets Simon Eckert (tp/flh) Ruven Weithöner (tp/flh) John-Dennis Renken (tp/flh) Matthias Bergmann (tp/flh) Trombones Lennard Stünkel (tb) Matthias Schuller (tb) Moritz Wesp (tb) Wolf Schenk (btb/tuba) Violin – Zuzana Leharová Vocals – Filippa Gojo Piano – Laia Genc Guitar – Andreas Wahl Double Bass – Alex Morsey Drums – Jens Düppe Electronics – Eva Pöpplein Recording, Mixing & Mastering Engineer: Nico Raschke Photo: Volker Beushausen Graphic design: Stefanie Kunckler L I S T E N https://orcd.co/34ex0vj Full album out Mai 29 2026 L I V E 09.05.2026 Jazzfest Bonn/Telekom Arena 20.06.2026 Domicil Dortmund 30.09.2026 Stadtgarten Köln 01.10.2026 GZM Klangbrücke Aachen 03.10.2026 Tollhaus Karlsruhe 14.10.2026 Loch Wuppertal 15.10.2026 Theater Gütersloh #fuchsthoneorchestra #evifilippou #singlereleas #bigband #unitrecords @fuchsthone.orchestra @christina.a.fuchs @evi.feelippou @rogerhanschel @juliandrachmusic @kira_linn @simecktrp @taitah13 @matthiasbergmannkoeln @schittekphilipp @moritzwesp @zuzanaleharova @laiagenc @jensdueppe @jens_boeckamp @reallennardstnkl @matt_schlummer @raschkenico @skuckla @maxibroecking
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19 days ago
«Il Ciclo Del Sole Noturno» by Meklin Nicolai Weiss is out today!!! Il Ciclo Del Sole Noturno consists of two long, suite-like improvised tracks that unfold as cohesive sonic landscapes. Recorded on two separate dates four years apart in the same church, the distinctive acoustics of the space became as much a part of the improvisation as the audible environmental sounds. Sound designer Thierry Simonot shapes these conditions into a richly textured sonic work. On vinyl, the music unfolds like a story engraved in grooves. Anna-Kaisa Meklin – viola da gamba Giancarlo Nicolai – laudes Sandra Weiss – fagott, saxophon Recording Engineer: Thierry Simonot Mixing Engineer: Anna-Kaisa Meklin, Thierry Simonot Mastering Engineer: Giuseppe lelasi Cover figures: Giancarlo Nicolai Drawing: Marcel Forrer Graphic design: Stefanie Kunckler L I S T E N https://orcd.co/avvl0r1 #annakaisameklin #giancarlonicolai #sandraweiss #unitrecords #zetaedition
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With «Bleistift 3» Luigi Archetti & Bo Wiget present the single to their upcoming album «Gekritzel», set to release on May 22 in Unit Records’ Zeta Edition. Luigi Archetti – Gitarre Bo Wiget – Cello, Stimme Luigi Archetti and Bo Wiget have been working together regularly on a wide variety of projects since 1994. They began performing as a duo in 1999. They often use their instruments as a source of sound for electronic manipulation and combine this with the analogue sounds of their instruments, which they play using extended techniques or in a traditional manner. The result is music that oscillates between improvisation, contemporary new music, electronic music and elements of experimental pop. Recording Engineer: Luigi Archetti, Bo Wiget Mixing Engineer: Werner Dafeldecker (Studio Beige) Mastering Engineer: Werner Dafeldecker Graphic design: Stefanie Kunckler L I S T E N https://orcd.co/3r5mjqa Full album out May 22 2026 www.luigiarchetti.ch #bowiget #luigiarchetti #gekritzel #unitrecords #zetaedition
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UNIT Records is pleased to offer its artists three unique residency opportunities in 2026, each designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and artistic development in inspiring environments. These residencies are a core part of UNIT Records’ commitment to supporting its artists in the creation of new and meaningful work. Applications are open – for UNIT artists only – until May 1, 2026. You can find details about each residency, the exact time periods, and the application process in your email inbox. We look forward to receiving your applications. ★ Tschiertschen, Switzerland ★ Seelisberg, Switzerland ★ Lajes das Flores, Azores, Portugal unitrecords.com #composerinresidence #artistinresidence #unitrecords #morethanalabel
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Jeden April wird das Norddeutsche Bremen kurzzeitig zur Hauptstadt des Jazz – dieses Jahr zum 20. Mal! Vom 23. bis 25. April steigt die Jubiläumsausgabe der @jazzaheadde mit Schweden als Partnerland und wie jedes Jahr mit einer starken Schweizer Präsenz. Was, wie, wann, wo @knobil_ , @unitrecordsofficial und @fondation.suisa mit dem #swissmusic Stand an der Jazzahead anzutreffen sind: Swipe left. Bis gleich in Bremen! Chaque année en avril, Brême, dans le nord de l’Allemagne, devient pour quelques jours la capitale du jazz – cette année, pour la 20e fois ! Du 23 au 25 avril se tiendra l’édition anniversaire du @jazzaheadde avec la Suède comme pays partenaire et, comme chaque année, une forte présence suisse. Que, comment, quand et où retrouver knobil_, @unitrecordsofficial und @fondation.suisa au stand #swissmusic de Jazzahead: balayez vers la gauche. À tout à l’heure à Brême ! Ogni aprile, la città di Brema, nel nord della Germania, diventa per un breve periodo la capitale del jazz – quest’anno per la ventesima volta! Dal 23 al 25 aprile si terrà l’edizione giubilare di @jazzaheadde con la Svezia come paese partner e, come ogni anno, con una forte presenza svizzera. Cosa, come, quando e dove trovare @knobil_ , @unitrecordsofficial und @fondation.suisa con lo stand #swissmusic al Jazzahead: scorri verso sinistra. Ci vediamo a Brema! Every April, the northern German city of Bremen briefly becomes the capital of jazz – this year for the 20th time! From 23 to 25 April, the anniversary edition of @jazzaheadde will take place, with Sweden as the partner country and, as every year, a strong Swiss presence. What, how, when and where you can find @knobil_ , @unitrecordsofficial und @fondation.suisa at the #swissmusic stand at Jazzahead: Swipe left. See you soon in Bremen! #jazzahead2026 ©Pierre Daendliker (KNOBIL) ©Andi Schnoz (Unit Records)
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PERCUSSION III IS OUT TODAY! Felix Hauptmann, Roger Kintopf and Leif Berger have been working together in this ensemble for several years, shaped by intensive rehearsals and collaborative work processes. On their third full-length record in an acoustic setting, the trio continues the process of mingling detailed compositions with the approach towards free improvisation, creating sonic environments that sustain a constant tension between limitation and freedom, insecurity and playfulness. Felix Hauptmann – piano Roger Kintopf – bass Leif Berger – drums Recording Engineer: Lukas Lohner Mixing Engineer: Christian Heck Mastering Engineer: Christian Heck Photography: Niclas Weber Graphic design: Severin Koller B U Y /album/percussion-iii L I S T E N https://orcd.co/e0pgop7 L I V E 21.05.2026 Stadtgarten, Köln 03.07.2026 Südtirol Jazzfestival Supported by NICA Artist Development & IFM e.V. #felixhauptmann #rogerkintopf #leifberger #percussion unitrecords
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