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by SML

Small Medium Large cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 28 June 2024
  • Label: Self-Released
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:38

Artists on this release: Jeremiah Chiu, Josh Johnson, Anna Butterss, Gregory Uhlmann, Booker Stardrum

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut album from the trio SML, comprising saxophonist Sam Gendel, bassist Sam Wilkes, and drummer Christian Euman, is a document of their improvisational chemistry. The album weaves together elements of nu jazz, post-minimalism, and krautrock into a unique sonic tapestry. Its sound is characterized by hypnotic, repetitive grooves and warm, atmospheric textures, capturing a surreal and playful dynamic.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, instrumental, atmospheric, repetitive, avant-garde, noisy

Tracklist

  1. Rubber Tree Dance (4:31)
  2. Industry (4:27)
  3. Herbie for Commercials (1:11)
  4. Search Bar Hi Hat (4:04)
  5. Window Sill Song (2:03)
  6. Switchboard Operations (2:05)
  7. Soft Sand (2:35)
  8. Three Over Steel (5:42)
  9. Chasing Brain (1:07)
  10. History of Communication (2:58)
  11. Feed The Birds (6:08)
  12. Greg's Melody (2:21)
  13. Dolphin Language (3:20)

Credits

  • SML - primary artist, composed by, compiled by, edited by, overdubbed by, mixed by, producer, sequenced by
  • Miranda Javid - artwork
  • Booker Stardrum - drums, percussion, organ
  • Anna Butterss - electric bass
  • Bryce Gonzales - engineer, recorded by
  • Gregory Uhlmann - guitar, effects
  • David Allen - mastered by
  • Dave Vettraino - mixed by
  • Brian Guido - photography by
  • Jeremiah Chiu - producer, synthesizer, samples [live-sampling], percussion [auxiliary], organ, design
  • Josh Johnson - saxophone, electronics
  • Scott McNiece - sequenced by

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