THUMBSCREW - MULTICOLORED MIDNIGHT (2LP)

"At the center of a spiraling musical universe, Thumbscrew is like a reverse black hole radiating brilliant constellations of overlapping ensembles. The all-star trio is at the core, and they're marking their 10th year as a collective endeavor - 2022 - looking ahead to new sonic territory rather than taking stock of a prodigiously creative decade. Celebrating this anniversary, Multicolored Midnight is the group's seventh album, a set of 11 original pieces that oscillate between detailed composition, unbridled improvisation, and every gradation in between. It's another step on an extraordinary journey by three of jazz's most dauntless and resourceful artists. " (label info) Michael Formanek : double bass and electronics, Tomas Fujiwara : drums and vibraphone, Mary Halvorson : guitar