Daniel Carter / Tobias Wilner / Djibril Toure / Federico Ughi - New York United Volume 2 (September 2021 577 Records)

New York United is an experimental group at the musical intersection of a classic New York avant-garde scene and forward-looking electronic production. Comprised of multi-instrumentalist and 577-cofounder Daniel Carter (Saxophone, Flute, Trumpet, Clarinet), electronic producer Tobias Wilner from Blue Foundation (Synthesizers, Percussion, Vocals, Piano, Guitar), Wu-Tang Clan bass player Djibril Toure and 577’s Federico Ughi (Drums), their sound reflects their decades of collaboration. This second volume follows their celebrated debut, the eponymous New York United (2019), and matches its characteristically dreamlike effect, while maintaining a steady, rhythmic momentum.

Like the first volume, this album was initially recorded in an improvised studio performance, and manipulated by Wilner in post-recording production, lending a uniquely ambient, electronic effect to otherwise spontaneous composition between musicians. Inescapably connected to its namesake city, the project is a testament to the transformative energy that sustains New York, dissolving individual boundaries into a collective sense of itself. New York United, Volume 2 will be available as a CD, 12’’ black vinyl and 12’’ grey vinyl in limited editions of 100 on September 3, 2021.

1. New York Flower 09:50

2. The Grind 04:10

3. Day Dream 04:34

4. The Corner 05:26

5. After The Rain 03:52

6. Sunrise at Brower Park 02:52

7. Bronx Night 07:19

DANIEL CARTER Saxophones, Flute, Trumpet, Clarinet

TOBIAS WILNER Sound manipulation, Field recordings, Synthesizers, Percussion, Vocals, Bass synthesizer, Piano & Guitar

DJIBRIL TOURE Bass

FEDERICO UGHI Drums

Produced and Mixed by Tobias Wilner

Recorded by Jeremy Loucas at Sear Sound, New York City on December 5th, 2018

Mastered by Jeremy Loucas at Sear Sound, New York City

Photography by Henrik Molla Jensen

Graphic design by Sergio Vezzali

All music by Daniel Carter, Tobias Wilner, Djibril Toure and Federico Ughi (Five Seven Seven Records Music, ASCAP)

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Daniel Carter / Patrick Holmes / Matthew Putman / Hilliard Greene / Federico Ughi - Telepatia Liquida (577 RECORDS December 7, 2018)

This project is the exciting, unusual and at times unexpected result of five musicians from different backgrounds getting together and making music. This unlikely group that features a scientist on piano and an array of musicians from different places around the world is able to communicate on a level that is not only beyond planning and speech but also rational thought. The resulting music goes from moments that are exquisitely soft to deep juicy grooves. When studied attentively, it’s as if you are entering into the musicians’ collective subconscious. The chemistry of this group is so particular and unique, it is as if the music is being driven by a telepathic understanding, hence the title of their debut album Telepathic Alliances (577 Records, 2017) and this second work, Telepatia Liquida, recorded live at the Forward Festival 2017. 

Daniel Carter, Matthew Putman, and Federico Ughi have been collaborating closely for the last ten years. Their first album, The Gowanus Recordings, was released in 2009. 

Daniel Carter was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in Massachusetts. His musical background includes recording and performances with legendary artists such as Sun Ra, Yoko Ono, Cecil Taylor, Living Colour, TEST, Other Dimensions In Music, MMW (Medeski Martin and Wood), Jaco Pastorius, Sonic Youth and many many others. Pianist Matthew Putman grew up in Ohio where he studied classical music and theatre. He is a renowned scientist and educator, best known for his work in nanotechnology, the science of working in extremely small dimensions. Drummer Federico Ughi grew up in Rome, Italy. He has developed his own style through the years, studying with master Ornette Coleman and playing and touring the world with celebrated bands like The Cinematic Orchestra and Blue Foundation. 

The other members of the group are Texas-born clarinet player Patrick Holmes (a brilliant up-and-coming member of the New York downtown scene) and veteran bassist Hilliard Greene, a mainstay of the avant-garde for the last 20 years. He has played with Cecil Taylor, Don Pullen, and Charles Gayle among many others. 

Daniel Carter’s poetry is featured on the inner sleeve of these exclusive limited edition vinyl LPs. 

Daniel Carter - Alto, Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Trumpet

Patrick Holmes - Clarinet

Matthew Putman - Piano

Hilliard Greene - Bass

Federico Ughi - Drums

1. Deluxe Light

2. Shine-a-town

3. Throne

Limited edition vinyl LP

SIDE ONE

01 Deluxe Light 13:23

SIDE TWO

01 Shine-a-town 7:44

02 Throne 13:23

Introduction by James Keepnews

Recorded live at the Forward Festival 2017

Shapeshifter Lab, Brooklyn, New York

December 8th, 2017

Mixed and mastered by Jeremy Loucas at Sear Sound, New York City

Original recording produced by 577 Records

Front cover photo: Marine fauna, Roman mosaic, National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Italy

Sleeve photo: Fresco painting, Tomb of the Diver, Paestum, Italy

Graphic design by Sergio Vezzali

All music by Daniel Carter, Patrick Holmes, Matthew Putman, Hilliard Greene (Mountainmoradomusic, BMI) and Federico Ughi (Five Seven Seven Records Music, ASCAP)

Limited edition 300 vinyl LPs

577 Records is an independent record label based in Brooklyn, New York operating since 2001