Brian Estlin - Tapestry
A journey into the unexpected, Tapestry weaves ambient/drone, electronica, jazz, into a dialogue with spiritual experience.
Brian Estlin - Forgotten Mourning
With saxophone and electronics, this EP is a meditation on grief, growth, and conflict, including the suffering of war. Dedicated to everyone working for peace in Palestine.
Brian Estlin - Ready
In this electronica and spoken-word EP, Estlin touches upon existential themes, including the unknowns we face throughout life and at life’s end. Dedicated to the memory of Ross Anderson.
Credits:
Katisse — rapping on “I’m Not Ready”
Brian Estlin — other vocals, songwriting, production, mixing
Michael Romanowski — mastering
The Brian Estlin Confluence
In their first recording, The Brian Estlin Confluence achieves a fresh take on electric jazz. Estlin’s compositions feature angular and unexpected elements, deeply rooted in the music of masters like the Brecker Brothers, Weather Report, Chick Corea and many others. The 6-piece group includes Estlin (saxophones), Nick Phillips (trumpet), Richard Anderson (guitar), Frances Martin (keyboards), Hugh Njemanze (bass) and Mike Charlasch (drums).