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Seedy Boy

by Alan Wilkinson

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1.
Coming Out 03:55
2.
Gyproc 03:06
3.
4pm 03:02

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Alan Wilkinson's first solo release, this 1994 cassette release (Bruce's Fingers BFC 45) has been out-of-print for quite some time. We're pleased to make it available once more, thanks to Bandcamp. A special treat for the BF completists (and Wilkinson fans) out there!

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“Wilkinson hands in some hard-driven workouts here, taking his place (as if he weren’t already there) alongside such saxophone powerhouses as Peter Brötzmann or Albert Ayler, say. One of the most resolutely inspired and jagged-edge solo reed collections of the year.” Davey Williams THE IMPROVISOR

“The sheer immediacy of Wilkinson’s playing takes the breath away.” Ben Watson HIFI NEWS & RECORD REVIEW

“A quite remarkable performance. Ahead of its time, this is one recording that shouldn’t be missed.” Philippe Renaud IMPROJAZZ

« Seedy Boy est le manifeste témoignage d’un saxophoniste qui allie l’expressionnisme avec une véritable intelligence de jeu. L’exercice solitaire de l’improvisation renforce et rend indiscutable chez Wilkinson l’authenticité et la profonde sincérité de cet artiste. 4 PM est une improvisation vocale où notre souffleur fait valoir des ressources inouïes de la voix humaine et fait preuve d’imagination. Dans Seedy Boy il commence par alterne interventions vocales au-delà des possibilités et un jeu d’alto qui survole et virevolte au travers des multiples facettes de son jeu comme s’il imaginait une course d’obstacle avec une belle fantaisie. La fantaisie étant une qualités prépondérante des improvisateurs qu’on réécoute (Bailey, Rutherford, Coxhill, Van Hove). Remettant sans cesse en question les acquits, refusant l’évidence dans une quête permanente, Alan Wilkinson assume complètement l’acte d’improviser au-delà de l’idiome « free-jazz », catégorie dans laquelle une oreille distraite voudra le ranger. In Memoriam concrétise avec un beau lyrisme sa connaissance profonde et écartée du jazz auquel il tord finalement le coup dans une succession de rengorgements saturés, de staccatos vibrés et de vocalises. A suivre. » Jean Michel van Schouwburg ORYNX

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released August 1, 1994

Alan Wilkinson: alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, voice

1989-1993 (55 mins)
© Bruce's Fingers 1994

full track listing:
1. Coming Out [03:55]
2. Gyproc [03:06]
3. 4pm [03:02]
4. Seedy Boy [14:36]
5. Nacht Musik [02:20]
6. G-Force [15:37]
7. In Memoriam [06:21]
8. Bloody 'Ooligan [03:18]
9. Coming In [03:56]

Alan Wilkinson discography: alanwilkinson.bandcamp.com

This musical work was conceived as an album, and is available here as such. However, if you wish to download individual tracks, you can do so at Diogenes or Boomkat

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Bruce's Fingers Saint Dizier Leyrenne, France

Bruce's Fingers is a record label founded in 1983 by bassist, composer & improviser Simon H. Fell.
The label's publications (which also include books and scores) are centred around free / contemporary jazz, improvised music & contemporary / experimental composition.
Initially focussed on Fell's own work, the BF project has since expanded to include many other things besides...
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