With «Sequel,» trombonist, composer, and computer artist George Lewis presents a seminal work that breaks new ground in the borderland between acoustic and electronic music. In a unique effort of synthesis Lewis sought «to create a site of hybridity between electronic and acoustic sound worlds, and diverse aesthetic directions,» putting together an ensemble of eight musicians from different sound cultures to participate in the NEWJazz Meeting Baden-Baden in November 2004. Over the course of a couple of days, musicians from the areas of contemporary Improv, experimental electronica, independent rock sounds and modern composition worked together in the SWR studio in Baden-Baden, Germany. Material gathered from the studio recordings, plus live recordings of concerts in Basel and Rottenburg have been carefully edited for this CD that comprises the title theme «Sequel,» which is based on a composition by George Lewis, and three live cuts featuring free improvisations from the Rotenburg and Basel performances.

Graphic design: Jonas Schoder
Liner notes: George Lewis, Reinhard Kager
Photos: George Lewis, Cheryl Lynea Lewis

Composition of «Sequel» by George Lewis, RTW Music (BMI). Recorded at the public dress rehearsal at SWR Studio 1 in Baden-Baden (Track 1) and at the concerts at Zehntscheuer in Rottenburg (Tracks 2 + 4) and at Gare du Nord in Basel (Track 3), November 2004. Produced by SWR2 Redaktion Neue Musik/Jazz and Intakt Records. Sound engineer: Alfred Habelitz; Recording engineers: Mark Zenke † and Winfried Christmann. Mixed by Ulrich Müller, Siegfried Rössert and Alfred Habelitz . Mastering: Manfred Seiler. Published and copyright by Intakt Records. Executive production: Reinhard Kager und Patrik Landolt.