SLAM Productions

Free jazz, contemporary jazz and improvised recorded music label founded by saxophonist George Haslam in 1989, which has released over 250 albums.

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Kevin Figes returns for the 3rd new release on @SLAM_Prods alongside legendary free jazz vocalist Julie Tippetts, whose whose spell-binding vocals intermingle perfectly with his atmospheric playing. Available on CD & all digital platforms #freejazz https://t.co/qhzs4TQM80

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Next, it’s the turn of versatile saxophonist David Bitelli & gifted drummer Ollie Usiskin, whose imaginative improvisations take us on a journey through post-bop, jazz-funk and free jazz landscapes, available on CD & all digital platforms #jazz #improv
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Towering free jazz saxophonist Paul Dunmall & the highly creative saxophonist Kevin Figes are first up. Available to pre-order now it's available on limited edition 4-panel digipak CDs, each a one-off pressing of 300 copies and across all digital platforms https://t.co/bzHKJFUJqm

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We’re delighted to announce a series of new releases on @SLAM_Prods . They’re a hat-trick of recent duo recordings by some incredible UK jazz artists and improvisers incl. Paul Dunmall, Kevin Figes, Julie Tippetts, David Bitelli & Ollie Usiskin #freejazz https://t.co/qe9a9ttJA0

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The songs include the South African-jazz inspired “Thank You” - a tribute to saxophonist Dudu Pukwana and the gently swinging “I Can't Get Started”. It's available on @Bandcamp (CD/DL) and our @YouTube channel. Head over to the link in our bio. #jazz #slamproductions #lolcoxhill

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Another early release on @SLAM_Prods was this 1992 album by saxophonist/composer George Ricci & the Improverts recorded in Oxford 1990, featuring legendary free jazz saxophonist Lol Coxhill on 5 tracks. #lolcoxhill #jazz #britishjazz

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...It's available on @Bandcamp (CD/DL) & our @YouTube channel. Head over to the link in our bio to listen. #jazz #freejazz #freeimprov #freeimprovisation #eltondean #keithtippett #slamproductions #avantgarde #howardriley #louismoholo #trevorwatts #tonylevin

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Back in 1992 @slam_prods released 'The Vortex Tapes' by legendary free jazz saxophonist Elton Dean. It was recorded live at the Vortex Club in London in 1990, with various groups who perform five epic free jazz jams. Featuring Keith Tippett, Paul Rutherford, Howard Riley...

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...Trevor Watts, Louis Moholo, Tony Levin, Paul Rogers and Mark Sanders amongst others.

“An ideal starting point for anyone yet to make the acquaintance of this still undersung British altoist.” - Chris Blackford, Rubberneck...

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Available to download from our @bandcamp store https://t.co/rSlrRkTvVw

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"Trunk Call" by Dreamtime, a 1998 release on @SLAM_Prods closes another excellent edition of North Star Sounds radio show of forward-thinking jazz... the band includes jazz luminaries such as Keith Tippett, Nick Evans & Jim Dvorak.

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Tuesday's show is now up in the webisphere.
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“It is for free followers only - but excellent.” - Barry McRae, @JazzJournal

It's available on Bandcamp (CD/DL) and our YouTube channel: https://t.co/szqhqlASzm

#lolcoxhill #georgehaslam #howardriley #paulrutherfordtrombone #freejazz #freeimprov #freeimprovisation #Jazz

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The 2nd release on @SLAM_Prods was this a wonderful concert by Lol Coxhill (soprano saxophone), George Haslam (baritone saxophone), Howard Riley (piano), Paul Rutherford (trombone). Recorded in various solo, duo and trio settings - as well as one epic 16 minute quartet recording

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at The Holywell Music Room, Oxford, 22nd Feb 1990. Recorded by Michael Gerzon as part of his extensive documentation of live improvised music in Oxford & London. A simple stereo-pair microphone technique was used to capture the sound of the room as well as the musicians.

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BBC Jazz on 3 meet LOL COXHILL in a skip in Leeds by JunctionForty5 on #SoundCloud
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The debut release on @SLAM_Prods was 1989 - and All That (SLAMCD301), which saw label founder George Haslam (baritone saxophone) and Paul Rutherford (trombone) recorded at The Jericho Tavern, Oxford 12th April 1989, in a series of solo and duo settings.

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It's now available on @Bandcamp (CD/DL) and @YouTube "One of the most interesting record productions made in jazz in recent years. Haslam proves himself to be an excellent baritone player." - Rockerilla #jazz #freejazz #avantgarde #slamproductions

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@YouTube & @discogs Marketplace, with free shipping on UK sales and reduced shipping prices for international orders. Please give @SLAM_Prods a follow on @Bandcamp, @YouTube & via our new social accounts. Links below, thanks https://t.co/szqhqlASzm

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34 years after George Haslam started the label in 1989 & some 250 albums later, the ownership and running of @SLAM_Prods has changed to @VinylAddick / @MODRecordsSE18. New releases are planned for later in 2023 but in the meantime, we’re migrating the full catalogue to @Bandcamp