Dear friends and colleagues,

ESP-Disk’, the label that let the artists alone decide, is now ironically, run by artists, and in that spirit, we would like to invite revolutionary artists from across New York City to come join us for an “Artist Open House”. Light snacks and wine will be served, records will be spun, and [...]

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September 22nd, 2009
The official street date is finally here and we are very excited to get these six new releases into the hands of our fans. Enjoy!

ESP 4056 Joe Morris – Colorfield

Featuring steller performances by Steve Lantner, Luther Grey and Joe Morris
Original art by painter Anne Marcott
Liner notes by the artist
Includes 320 [...]

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L  I  V  E     S  H  O  W  S
ESP-Disk’ is proud to announce a new monthly music series at the Jazz Lounge (520 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11205), starting Tuesday, October 6th. On the first Tuesday of every month, ESP will feature emerging artists from [...]

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Tonight, ESP-Disk’ will be spinning some avant-jazz & psych before the Nate Wooley & Joe Morris set.  The catalog will be available for sale as well.
Lagunitas Brewing Company & 12% Imports will be providing strong, delicious refreshment
Tickets are $10 each night

Press for the festival:

The Wall Street Journal
Time Out New York
The New York Times
Brooklyn Vegan
Scribe Life
All [...]

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Make Your Own High Zero Festival Group
by Lars Gotrich
When you strip away the blues, swing, and polyrhythms, what’s left of jazz? Improvisation, for one, but probably not resulting in what one would call “jazz.” Some call it “free improvisation,” others “non-idiomatic.” In any case, it’s sound that seeks new sound.
For the past 11 years, [...]

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We hope to see you this weekend at the High Zero Festival of Experimental Improvised Music.  We invite you to browse the ESP-Disk’ catalog between sets of the best improvisers and experimental artists around.
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