Mark Dresser makes music in a vast variety of settings and contexts, but the dauntingly prolific bassist always seeks to create space for the unpredictable play between form and freedom. On his new album Sedimental You, slated for release in early November, 2016, he’s assembled an astonishingly creative cast that embraces the intuitive and emotionally charged nature of his improvisational imperative. Riveting, playful and often revelatory, his compositions emerge out of a shifting matrix of specific musical personalities and the often dismaying swirl of current events.

Congregación is one of those jewels which shone brilliantly for a short time in the tiny universe of the Chilean Scene of the late '60's and early '70's , and which, precious gem as it was, was nearly unknown to the majority of the public than and now. Starting out in Valparaiso under the creative leadership of Antonio Smith, its only record is a mixture of placid tunes, full of positive, idealistic messages, expressing love of nature and humankind at the same time. The music is comprised of a mixture of folk, psychedelia and progressive…

Daniel Weltlinger was born in Sidney, Australia, but has always traveled the world and calls the German capital his home. Weltlinger is best known for his distinctive sound and improvisational approach in the genres of gypsy swing, jazz, klezmer and experimental / free improvised music.