SPONTANEOUS MUSIC FESTIVAL – 1 – 4 OCTOBER 2026 (POZNAN, POLAND)
Although we firmly believe that our dear friend, comrade and amazing musician COLIN WEBSTER should have been offered a residency way sooner on the so-called pivotal free improvisation/free jazz festivals in Europe, we’re very happy that SPONTANEOUS MUSIC FESTIVAL makes it happen. Poznan’s SPONTANEOUS MUSIC FESTIVAL is a fantastic annual festival dedicated to adventurous music. Set up by a very enthusiastic group of idealists this festival is about free musical expression, challenging constellations and a gathering of kindred spirits. And COLIN WEBSTER fits that bill perfectly, not only he’s a masterful and dedicated saxophonist but also the curator of the excellent RAW TONK RECORDS label and organizer of events in London. We unfortunately can’t make it this year but if you can, don’t hesitate to book your trip to Poznan for this year’s edition and see one of the most bold musicians in action along with an stellar line-up of fellow musicians from the UK and beyond.
In 2014 we started our free jazz/free impro imprint A NEW WAVE OF JAZZ, in conjunction with Dutch label TONEFLOAT, with the limited vinyl release of YODOK III’s untitled debut album. After the initial couple of releases on this joint label, A NEW WAVE OF JAZZ became an independent label with a quest to release an impressive collection of releases from variety of international artists. Music that deserved a listening ear but was too obscure, too new or just underappreciated to get a platform. Our dedication was to just support that segment of music that wasn’t easy to be catalogued but do shared a certain work ethos and philosophy. From avantgarde to free jazz.
Over the course of these twelve years we managed to release 5 vinyl albums, 3 cassette albums and 52 compact discs, alongside organising several label festivals and curated concerts. To critical acclaim for its wilfulness and relentless vision.
Our label remained old-school, meaning that it was stooled on the classic model of a publisher where the full rights remained with the artists and that they never had pay a cent for the production of their music while receiving a fair amount of copies of their album on A NEW WAVE OF JAZZ. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing downfall of the cd market, spiced by the increasing and unrealistic shipping costs and the outrageous import taxes outside Europe, our business model became unaffordable. In 2025 the hard decision was made to put the production of our physical products on hold and focus on a range of digital releases, including an archive accessilbe through a subscription on bandcamp (read more about it at the end of this newsletter).
We do hope to re-boot the label with physical releases one day but for now here’s a SUMMER SALE for you to catch upon some missing titles in your collection or get acquainted with some of the unique releases and artists on the label, while supporting us.
Through September 30th, 2026 you can now enjoy a stunning 65% discount on any physical release and a gracious 80% discount if you buy the full digital catalogue.
TODAY IS BANDCAMP FRIDAY ! As you know on this day bandcamp generously waive their fees to support independent musicians, bands and labels across the globe. This means that when you buy on this particular Friday no fees will be deducted from your purchase to us.
As you can imagine this extra will help us to continue, record new music and maintain the system to do this all. But without your support this doesn’t work so for us a moment to send back our gratitude and offer you some interesting discounts on the music we share.
For any digital purchase you’ll be able to use a discount of 50%. Use the code : bcmay26
MAX DEVEREAUX/HAYASHIPOOO/NAMEBYNAMES – LIVE AT ENVIRONMENT0G, OSAKA – 04.10.2024
(digital exclusive – A New Wave Of Jazz)
When guitarist MAX DEVEREAUX reached out to our label for a possible release, we went together through a variety of recordings. And it was this striking performance that really triggered our ears. A live room recording that, despite its quality restrictions, still documented this incredible concert with all its nuances, strength and stream of instant ideas between the 3 protagonists. LIVE IN OSAKA is an electrifying, multi-layered and provocative performance. We’re very thrilled to release this gem on our label in our digital exclusive series.
Recorded on Max Devereaux’s 30th birthday during his 2024 tour of Japan, Live at environment0g, Osaka — 04.10.2024 captures the final performance of his journey south through the country. The event took place at the renowned subterranean experimental venue, environment0g, in Osaka’s Nishi ward—a district defined by its stark, modern reconstruction following significant air-raid bombing devastation in WWII.
The performance was envisioned as a birthday celebration, organized with the help of Osaka-based electronic musician and longtime collaborator Chie Otomi. While Otomi initially suggested a solo set, Devereaux opted for a collaborative trio, inviting the night’s opening electronic artists, hayashipooo and nameBYnames, to join him. This arrangement allowed Devereaux to study their sonic palettes from the audience during their opening sets before introducing his electric guitar stylings into the mix.
The performance was deeply informed by the environment; Devereaux cites the relentless construction noise outside the hotel he was staying at in Osaka, Zone Shinsaibashi West, as a primary influence. The sounds of a city perpetually “under construction” mirrored his own artistic transition into a new decade. To reflect this, he utilized a “dislodged,” unfinished guitar style, stitching broken melodies into unpredictable electronic landscapes and broadcasting a small portable radio through his pickups—inspired by his hero, John Cage.
Accompanied by experimental visuals from nameBYnames and BGM by Otomi, the event served as a raw reflection on thirty years of life and a creative process that remains—much like the city itself—an experimental work in progress.
TODAY IS BANDCAMP FRIDAY ! As you know on this day bandcamp generously waive their fees to support independent musicians, bands and labels across the globe. This means that when you buy on this particular Friday no fees will be deducted from your purchase to us.
As you can imagine this extra will help us to continue, record new music and maintain the system to do this all.
But without your support this doesn’t work so for us a moment to send back our gratitude and offer you some interesting discounts on the music we share.
This time we are giving you a stunning discount of 90% to get your complete digital collections from these platforms. Only today !
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