The Separatist Party + Farida Amadou

The Separatist Party is the latest album by Mike Reed. This highly anticipated album showcases Reed, Mike's unique blend of jazz and electronic music, creating a mesmerizing and captivating listening experience. With The Separatist Party, Reed, Mike pushes the boundaries of traditional jazz by incorporating elements of electronic music into his compositions. The result is a dynamic and innovative sound that seamlessly blends acoustic instruments with electronic beats and textures.The album features a stellar lineup of musicians who bring their own distinct voices to the music. Reed's saxophone playing is both soulful and adventurous, while his collaborators provide a solid foundation for his improvisations. The interplay between the musicians is organic and spontaneous, creating an immersive and engaging listening experience. 

A real revelation on the European improvised music scene, Farida Amadou immediately showed her talent with a series of strong collaborations: Peter Brotzmann, Thurston Moore and Jerusalem in My Heart. From free improvisation and free jazz to experimental rock and noise, the bassist is constantly pushing the boundaries of her music, giving her a career that's all her own. And that's just as well, because she's paying us a solo visit: a solo which turns simultaneously furious, feverish and ethereal.