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holding hands EP, 'dancer in light'.

"For different musicians and the full ensemble to explore a single composition and discover different interpretations, approaches, and ways of developing the music, particularly in the freer second half, is a rare opportunity. The piece itself is a flexible, variable number, so it is different when played by different musicians every time in any case. On the EP, versions, and re-mixes alternate, and each sounds so different that in some places, the original track seems so heavily overlaid with the players’ interpretation and lost until the essence re-emerges and the underlying harmonies remind the listener of the inspirational source." (Sammy Stein, Free Jazz Blog)

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the world is broken:

"The piece ebbs and flows wonderfully, as the octet’s configuration is tactfully employed. Even over this sprawling 20-minute track, we experience a simultaneously cohesive and processual, innovative composition – by no means an easy feat." (Tom Burgess at Written Records, for Lancaster Jazz)

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another black death (for George Floyd):

"‘another black death (for George Floyd)’ is a piece which truly takes its listeners on a journey, moving through warm and uplifting ensemble playing, shredding solos, and disorientating moments of free improvisation." (Evie Hill for Lancaster Jazz)

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holding hands / Article XI double-bill @ Norfolk and Norwich Festival:

"[holding hands] blended electronics and samples, clattery grooves and lush enveloping melodies...One of the most striking passages came when Howe looped a disembodied voice, talking about the ice sheet falling into the ocean, which was mirrored syllable by syllable by first Clarkson's trombone, then others, while the vibes cut free in a welter of off-kilter chiming."

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