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Colin Stetson (CA)

Constellation Records

Saxophonist Colin Stetson’s sonic vision is so ambitious, one could be forgiven in believing his goal is to mutate into a one man version of a complete wind ensemble, including percussion. Stetson is famous for coaxing the strangest sounds from his saxophone to create both rhythm, melody and bass. To do this he utilises circular breathing techniques as well as microphones placed on his instrument and vocal cords. His technical virtuosity and vivacious compositions can be heard on his last album, New History Warfare Volume 2; an LP that conjured up a music described by Incendiary magazine as“overplayed, warped, and kicked about the room, until all possibilities are expended.” Stetson has worked with Bon Iver, Tom Waits and Arcade Fire.