Here's something from John Butcher at the 2009 Bohman Brothers Festival in London.
The Bohman Brothers festival is six consecutive nights of improvised music curated by music experimentalist Adam Bohman, and features prominent musicians from the UK improvised music scene such as Evan Parker and Lol Coxhill.
John has really great control of multiphonics, as you can hear in this clip. He integrates them well which his monophonic language--if you will.
I like the fact that when he circular breathes he doesn’t fall into an Evan Parker thing—which is not a easy thing to do. He really pulls out all of the sonic stops on this one--multiphonics, circular breathing, bird sounds, flutter tonguing, the whole nine yards. Sometimes I guess you have to get beyond conventionality to discover yourself.
I’ve always envied guys who can just go for it. I don’t always have the courage. One day I hope to develop enough trust in myself to get from underneath the skirt of Mother Structure.
I’m looking forward to hearing more of his solo stuff.
Sam Newsome
2025 Winter Jazz Festival
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