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Signs

by Gerald Cleaver

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Deferent Golgi
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Deferent Golgi Experimental? Totally. Abstract? And how. But also grounded in its delight in rhythm and sound. This is electronica that reads very much like a jam session, in all its vibrant, never-to-be-repeated life. Every time I listen, I feel like I encounter something fresh and unexpected. Favorite track: Signs II.
Adam Downey
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Adam Downey One of my favorite drummers turns to electronic composition. The fact that he's following an untrodden path only makes this better.
tachymètre
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tachymètre Such an inspiring recording that shows you can make rhythmically free and intricate electronic music that sits perfectly among improvised recordings. To Mr GC and 577Records: thanks for putting this out there. Favorite track: Amidst Curses.
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about

Gerald Cleaver is best known for his career as a top jazz drummer, however, his memories of growing up in Detroit inspired him to create his latest project Signs.

This debut as an electronic musician and composer came about in his Brooklyn studio through a long process of looking to translate what he heard, into a new language. Cleaver was born and spent most of his life in Detroit, where he experienced, and was influenced by, the legendary development and blossoming of the Motor City electronic music scene. On each of the seven tracks from the vinyl (plus four bonus tracks), the master percussionist turns his creativity and craft onto the realm of a forward-thinking electronic dimension.

Listen to one of the most in-demand jazz drummers in this new way to express himself and discover how the palette has expanded through dream-like, transcendent electronic manipulations.

credits

released March 27, 2020

Gerald Cleaver - electronics
Recorded during 2017-2019 in Brooklyn, New York

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

Front and back cover photos by Andrea Rodea
Inner photo by Rhizomes Films
Graphic design by Sergio Vezzali

All music by Gerald Cleaver, Gerald Cleaver Music (SESAC)

This record has been made with the support of the Shifting Foundation

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

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577 Records is proud to be celebrating its 22 year anniversary. The label has been producing music since 2001 and has released albums featuring the work of artists from New York and around the world.

The name comes from the address of the house where these concerts first took place (577 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York).

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