Thumbscrew

Thumbscrew – Theirs (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 46:02 minutes | 556 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Cuneiform Records

“Made up of three highly distinctive voices in the world of jazz and avant-garde music, Thumbscrew should probably collapse under the weight of its own star power but Tomas Fujiwara (drums), Mary Halvorson (electric guitar) and Michael Formanek (acoustic bass) are just too aware of the potential of this supertrio to let that happen.” – S. Victor Aaron, Something Else!

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Thumbscrew – The Anthony Braxton Project (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 46:53 minutes | 451 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Cuneiform Records

Celebrating Anthony Braxton on his 75th birthday, THUMBSCREW digs into the Tricentric Archives, focusing on previously unrecorded pieces by the legendary composer, multi-wind master and bandleader. The all-star collective trio releases its fifth album for Cuneiform, The Anthony Braxton Project. For fans familiar with Braxton’s music the project offers a whole new window into his genius for designing protean musical situations pregnant with possibilities. Those less acquainted with his work might find themselves enthralled and amazed by the sheer diversity of rhythmic and melodic material explored by Thumbscrew.

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Thumbscrew – Ours (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 56:00 minutes | 655 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Cuneiform Records

Thumbscrew demonstrates their unique collective musical vision in contrasting but complementary ways on two exciting new CDs. Ours and Theirs are the first to be released on a newly revamped Cuneiform Records, just returning from a hiatus. Comprised of longtime collaborators Michael Formanek, Tomas Fujiwara, and Mary Halvorson, Thumbscrew is a true collaborative effort with all three members contributing at an equal rate both in terms of composition and improvisation.

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Thumbscrew – Never is Enough (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 56:45 minutes | 678 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Digital Booklet, Front Cover | © Cuneiform Records

Currently one of the most exciting and active groups in boundary-pushing jazz, is the collective trio Thumbscrew, who release their sixth album in seven years with Never Is Enough. Constantly taking the simple, ‘guitar trio’ line-up into new territories, their music is a masterclass of musical interplay and focused forward momentum.
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Thumbscrew – Multicolored Midnight (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:02:37 minutes | 1,27 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Cuneiform Records

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.

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