Universal Indians w/ Joe Mcphee (Us/no) at Copenhagen Jazzhouse

Universal Indians is a trio comprised of Amsterdam-based, American saxophonist John Dikeman and the resourceful and powerful rhythm section of Norwegian bassist Jon Rune Strøm and drummer Tollef Østvang, both of whom manage Stone Floor Records.

The trio presents its own definition of contemporary freely improvised jazz: muscular, passionate, raw and intense music created on the spot, with no distinct leader and with tight, immediate and supportive interplay. Although informed by formative free jazz artists such as pianist Cecil Taylor, saxophonist John Coltrane, Albert Ayler and Peter Brötzmann, they demonstrate clear, independent voices of their own....

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Universal Indians is a trio comprised of Amsterdam-based, American saxophonist John Dikeman and the resourceful and powerful rhythm section of Norwegian bassist Jon Rune Strøm and drummer Tollef Østvang, both of whom manage Stone Floor Records.

The trio presents its own definition of contemporary freely improvised jazz: muscular, passionate, raw and intense music created on the spot, with no distinct leader and with tight, immediate and supportive interplay. Although informed by formative free jazz artists such as pianist Cecil Taylor, saxophonist John Coltrane, Albert Ayler and Peter Brötzmann, they demonstrate clear, independent voices of their own.

With them this evening they bring along the multiinstrumentalist, composer and improviser Joe McPhee. Since the late 60s Mcphee has been a hugh part of the whole freely improvised jazz scene, and he has worked with many a reputable musician the likes of The Thing, Ken Vandermark, Peter Brötzman, Mats Gustafsson, Evan Parker, Clifton Hyde, Raymond Boni and Tresspass Trio.

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