Release Date: September 1st, 2009 CD

Ben Neill has been described as a “creative composer, genius performer and inventor of the mutantrumpet” (Time Out New york 2008) whose music “masterfully blurs the line between electronic dance music and jazz sounds (Billboard).  Neill has recently completed his newest Cd, Night Science which will be released on Thirsty Ear this Fall.  Neill’s new music combines dubstep beats and basslines with the trippy otherworldly sonic explorations of his self invented instrument, the uncanny mutantrumpet.



Sex Mob : Sex Mob Meets Medeski - Live In Willisau
Sex Mob was formed in October 1995 to play the "late nite hang" at the Knitting Factory, the now legendary mecca of downtown music. The band ,(consisting of Steven Bernstein - slide trumpet; Briggan Krauss- alto sax; Tony Scherr- bass ; and Kenny Wollesen- dr... More info


Mary Halvorson and Jessica Pavone : Thin Air
Mary Halvorson & Jessica Pavone have collectively been featured in The New York Times, Jazz Review, The Wire, Time Out New York, Time Out Chicago, The New York Press, Jazztimes, All About Jazz, BBC and Downbeat. From the collaborative minds and nimble fingers of Mar... More info


Matthew Shipp : HARMONIC DISORDER
Matthew Shipp has reached the Holy Grail of jazz, in that he possesses a unique style on his instrument, and he’s one of the few that can claim such an achievement.

He has returned with his Piano Vortex trio (respectively, Whit Dickey on Drums, and... More info


Pete Wyer : Stories From The City At Night
Pete Wyer’s “Stories from The City At Night” is a true exploration into spoken word,
musical vision, and continuity. The album takes the listener through the streets of
New York City, examining the lives of people, (or maybe a ghos... More info


blink. : The Epidemic of Ideas
blink.’s debut recording,”the epidemic of ideas”, is 12 original compositions pushing the boundaries of jazz, funk, future music and electronica. Blink. Is a musical collective steeped in the youthful examination of the time honored tradition of jazz.... More info


Rock The Net : Musicians For Network Neutrality
Wilco, Bright Eyes, They Might Be Giants, Portastatic, Aimee Mann, Guster, Matthew Shipp, Palomar, The Wrens, DJ Spooky, BC Camplight, David Bazan, David Miller, Free Form Funky Freqs and The Calssic Brown have all donated a track to the compilation, which will be relea... More info



By popular demand, Thirsty Ear is extending it's special offer. Anyone that buys 2 or more albums will receive a Blue Series Sampler for free.  This Sampler features quotes and information about every Blue Series album released, as well as 16 tracks personally selected by the Thirsty Ear team.

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