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“ Arndt is both an engineer of remarkable sonic shifts and an architect of well developed pieces, but more than that, he's some- thing of a magician. These
pieces often seamlessly
combine the capacity of the piano strings for altered timbres and changing pitch with a variety of electronic techniques for repetition, magnification and change. The results can be beautiful as they are mysterious, a soundworld that exists between the instrument's interior and exterior and the acoustic and the electronic."Frogs", with its swamp choirand submerged conversation added, "Präp-Delay 1", with itsoverlaid oscillating chords
and "Metropolis", with its foreboding, are outstanding, but there is interest and surprise on every track. Highly recommended”! Stuart Broomer, Cadence
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HARRI SJÖSTRÖM (soprano- saxophone)
Born Febr. 29.1952 in Turku, Finland. Played piano and guitar in his childhood. Studied music with
Harry Mann, (saxophone, flute, piano), later saxophone with Leo Wright and Steve Lacy as well as photo- graphy and film at the Lone Mountain College and San Francisco Art Institute from 1974-1978. Also attended the special class for impro- visation at the L.M.C. led by trombonist Johannes Mager. This joyful, creative and intensive experience with improvisation (musical and theatrical) captivated him so much that since then he has nearly always worked
with improvised music and in numerous mixed media projects including film, photography, visual arts and dance. Has also participated in workshops held by John Cage, Georg Russell, Steve Lacy and Bill Dixon among others.
After leaving the U.S. moved to Vienna {Austria}which became his doorway to the European improvised music scene. Formed his first improvising groups and organised numerous projects in Finland
and elsewhere. Brought many of the most notable innovators on the inter- national improvisation scene to Finland. One of his early projects included a tour with Derek Bailey's "Company", which was their first in Finland. Moved to Berlin in 1985.
Founded the international "QUINTET MODERNE" and co-founded the "THE PLAYER IS" trio with Teppo Hauta-aho and Philipp Wachsmann. There's also the Bernhard Arndt /
Harri Sjöström duo, which goes back to 1986. His new group is called "THREE METER DOG" with, among others, drummer and percussionist Tony Buck, pianist Bernhard Arndt in
various combinations and with occasional guest players.
Met Cecil Taylor in Berlin in 1990, and has been involved in a large number of projects with the legendary pianist and composer. Most notable of these were the "CECIL TAYLOR
QUINTET", also featuring P.Lovens, T. Hauta-aho, and T. Honsinger, and the "CECIL TAYLOR QUARTET- QUA" (Cadence Records) with Dominic Duval and Jackson Krall, as well as various
large ensembles. Some are documented on Free Music Production-Records. Has collaborated with a large number of the notable leading improvisors in the international scene since the late 70s
and performed at numerous
international jazz and contemporary music festivals. Occasionally performs solo. Harri Sjöstrom has been a saxophone teacher since 1980 and is a vital member of the European improvised music scene.
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