Free improvisation releases, week 43

This week's free improvisation releases highlight a range of collaborative and archival explorations. New work from Claire Rousay and Zander Raymond, Ivo Perelman and Matt Shipp, and Tom Challenger with Evan Parker reflects ongoing dialogues in the genre. Unreleased material from William S. Burroughs surfaces through James Ilgenfritz and Elliott Sharp, while Gianni Gebbia's Petrichor and Norma Winstone's A Timeless Place offer reflective, textured expressions. Additional contributions from Bruno Chevillon, Wadada Leo Smith, and a collective reimagining of Sun Ra and Jackie McLean further underscore the genre's expansive, experimental spirit.

1. 01

   claire rousay, Zander Raymond

   Claire Rousay and Zander Raymond announce collaborative album 'Something Good'

   Oct 20 · 5 outlets

2. 02

   Bruno Chevillon

   Bruno Chevillon

   Oct 25 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Wadada Leo Smith

   Wadada Leo Smith

   Oct 25 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp

   Ivo Perelman and Matt Shipp - Duologues 7: Distillation (Squid Note, 2026)

   Oct 24 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Norma Winstone

   Norma Winstone : A Timeless Place

   Oct 23 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Leigh Pilzer, Tyshawn Sorey, Jackie McLean, Sun Ra

   Leigh Pilzer, Tyshawn Sorey, Jackie McLean, and Sun Ra

   Oct 21 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Tom Challenger, Evan Parker, False Walls

   Tom Challenger & Evan Parker - May Spring Last A Lifetime (False Walls, 2026)

   Oct 21 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   James Ilgenfritz, Elliott Sharp

   Unheard Cut-Ups of William S. Burroughs, Brought to Light by James Ilgenfritz, Elliott Sharp and Free Jazz/Avant-Garde Cohort

   Oct 19 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Bill Bruford, Yes, King Crimson

   How to bring Yes and King Crimson giant Bill Bruford out of retirement, by the guy who did it

   Oct 19 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Gianni Gebbia

    Gianni Gebbia - Petrichor (objet-a, 2026)

    Oct 19 · 1 outlet

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