Stretchedjazznoiseandbells. Hammeriver explores, dissects and celebrates the music of Alice Coltrane. The ensemble is led by harpist Clare Cooper and invites guests to join the core groups in Berlin and Sydney.
The current (Berlin based) edition of Hammeriver includes
Clayton Thomas, double bass
Werner Dafeldecker, double bass
Tony Buck, drums and percussion
Christof Kurzmann, electronics
Chris Abrahams, piano
Tobias Delius, saxophone and clarinet
and Clare Cooper, pedal Harp
(Recording from Saal 3 in the old East Berlin Radio Station studios available February 2010)
Australian-based Hammeriver has also included: Matt Earle, electronics, Jim Denley, Reeds, Robbie Avenaim, percussion, Rory Brown, double bass, Jeff Henderson, Baritone Sax, Lloyd Honeybrook, Baritone Sax, Karen Booth, Alto Sax, Daniel Whiting, electronics, Monica Brooks, Accordion, Dave Hibbard, drums and Jaime Fennelly, Harmonium.
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