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Arashi to the artist roster

Pleased to welcome Arashi to Kato Bookbird's roster! Arashi (Akira Sakata, Johan Berthling, Paal Nilssen-Love) had it's debut during Molde Jazzfestival in July 2013 and entered the studio just a few days later to record the album "Arashi," released on Trost Records on both CD and vinyl. The music is improvised and of high energy. All three players are known for their stamina and will to push themselves and the music beyond traditional boundaries.

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Zerang's Blue Lights Touring Europe this November

Following the release of their debut album "Songs From The Big Book Of Love" and it's cassette companion "Hash Eaters & Peacekeepers" on Pink Palace Records this May, Michael Zerang & The Blue Lights (European Edition) are heading to Germany, Poland & Austria next month to present Zerang's original compositions written for this brand new band, plus arrangements of Middle Eastern tunes that inspired him in his youth.

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Brötzmann–Swell–Nilssen-Love Tour 2015

The First Meeting From The Multiverse European Tour begins soon. Peter Brötzmann (saxes), Steve Swell (trombone), Paal Nilssen-Love (drums) are heading out on a clutch of dates across Poland, Russia, Germany and Austria. Tour dates and poster are below!

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Michael Zerang & The Blue Lights on EU Tour Nov '15

This exciting new group will be touring Europe this winter between 9-30 November in order to promote the debut release "Songs From The Big Book Of Love", a CD containing eight original compositions by Michael Zerang, due for release in May on the Pink Palace label.

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Rova to the Artist Roster

Dear friends and colleagues, it looks like the New Year is off to a great start! We are delighted to welcome Rova to the Kato Bookbird family with two fantastic projects: The Rova Saxophone Quartet and the Electric Ascension! We met Rova member Larry Ochs at the Konfrontationen Festival last year and we think he's pretty awesome and couldn’t be more excited to present and share the projects with the rest of the world!

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Brötzmann–Swell–Nilssen-Love Tour Update

The "First Meeting From The Multiverse" European Tour begins soon. The band is heading out on a clutch of dates across Poland, Russia, Germany and Austria. Tour dates are below! Contact us if you want to offer a date for March 2nd, it's still available!  

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