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Large ensemble working with new compositional approaches for improvisers. Shared powers/consensus music/hive mind. Run by @mossfreed

London, England
Joined August 2018
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This is emotional. It’s been quite a journey! Now (please) go and listen to it! @LondonJazz @Jazzwise @AllAboutJazz @Marlbank_ @JazzJournal @jazzfm @gillespeterson @RuthYaelFisher @chrisphilips @SammyStein111 @chant_records @RogerFarbey @coreymwamba @imaxreinhardt @mysterylesson
🥳 Proud that @let_spin's long awaited third album STEAL THE LIGHT is out now! Listen and buy on @Bandcamp letspin.bandcamp.com/album/s… or check out on @Spotify @AppleMusic @amazonmusic NOW 🤘 nice one @mossfreed @ruthgoller @FINLAYPANTER @ChrisWilliamscw
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“one of the most intriguing collective improvisations perhaps ever seen…this novel methodology could just pave the way for something huge” @JazzJournal Next week, don't miss @Union_Division 1st 2020 show with a special line-up! bit.ly/2vhEjVL @mossfreed @Jazzigator
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Mon 4/11, last chance to check out @Union_Division ft. @charlottekeeffe @LauraJurd @SammyEastmond @alex_bonney @tremblap @rachelmusson @gcrowleymusic @RosannaTerBerg @tullisrennie @OttoWillberg @NoblePianist @davesmithdrums @willglaserdrums @mossfreed 👉 bit.ly/32HDVeT
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@mossfreed's Union Division returns to the Vortex on Nov 4 for another evening of cinematic soundscapes, head-spinning grooves and raucous, skronky interplay. Not to be missed!!! 🎥 vimeo.com/315078064 👉 bit.ly/32HDVeT @Union_Division
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@Union_Division Coming to you this MONDAY! @OttoWillberg @willglaserdrums @davesmithdrums @benedmusic @gcrowleymusic @rachelmusson @tomchallenger @tullisrennie @LauraJurd @alex_bonney @SammyEastmond #micromotives
MOSS FREED'S @Union_Division Mon 7 October, 8pm “one of the most intriguing collective improvisations perhaps ever seen…this novel methodology could just pave the way for something huge” Roger Farbey, Jazz Journal Tickets still available >> bit.ly/2mni7Fc @mossfreed
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Absolutely MAGICAL night of #improvisation with killing musicians last night @vortexjazz with @Union_Division This band is something special. Our next hit August 6 for THE @mossfreed ‘s crazy birthday improv night. Be there. #largeensemble #micromotives #improv
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Look how happy these people are. You can be that happy too. If you want happiness in your life, come to @vortexjazz TONIGHT! Plus you'll hear @davesmithdrums Hannah Marshall @gcrowleymusic perform w @Union_Division for the 1st time! vortexjazz.co.uk @LondonJazz
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Crazy large ensemble improvisation. Fuck yeah. Come to this.
UNION DIVISION: MICROMOTIVES THIS TUESDAY, 7.45PM Union Division present Micromotives: a daring & anarchic approach to collective spontaneous composition, with improvisation & sociality at its core. vortexjazz.co.uk/event/union… @gcrowleymusic @tullisrennie @alex_bonney @SammyEastmond
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UNION DIVISION: MICROMOTIVES TUE 21 MAY, 7.45PM Union Division present Micromotives: a daring & anarchic approach to collective spontaneous composition, with improvisation & sociality at its core. vortexjazz.co.uk/event/union… @mossfreed @willglaserdrums @ElliotGalvin @davesmithdrums
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Union Division Vortex Residency Begins 21st May mailchi.mp/8d811e0bfa84/unio…
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Such a pleasure to talk about @Union_Division #micromotives at #notateimprov @imr_uk conference yesterday. Eye-opening talks & discussions with some of the best working in this area @sarahgailbrand @jules_rawlinson @beckyskylark @scheuregger @laurenredhead. Huge thanks @audlaza69
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WAAA this sounds amazing!!! @alex_bonney is a bloody genius. Mixing the @Union_Division album today. You are incredible: @LauraJurd @ElliotGalvin @willglaserdrums @tremblap @jamesmaddren @RosannaTerBerg @OttoWillberg @rachelmusson @ChrisWilliamscw @SammyEastmond @tullisrennie
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On my way to @HuddersfieldUni for the premiere of my new piece for wizard drum duo @SergeVuille & #ColinFrank. Get down to St. Paul’s tonight for what looks to be a fantastic concert incl new pieces by @georgia_georgia & @HuddCeReNeM composers. @BBCLeeds @fuseboxleeds @tremblap
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When the Huddersfield Immersive Sound System (theHISS.org) is put to good use, by my lovely colleagues Alex Harker and James Bread - #corrupttheyouth ;-)
Interested in how music is made? Then our new Sonic Arts and Composition course @HuddersfieldUni could be right for you, check out this video to get a feel for what you can expect and visit courses.hud.ac.uk/2019-20/fu… for more information and application details
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You know, that moment when it all makes sense? This.
SO GOOD to forget all the nonsense & get back in a room with these amazing cats & some new music for the 1st play of 2019! @tremblap @SammyEastmond @rachelmusson @gcrowleymusic @willglaserdrums @liamnoble68 @alex_bonney #BriceCatherin @tullisrennie @mossfreed #micromotives #free+
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It's @mossfreed day at #TORU torutrumpets.bandcamp.com/al… For our first January release we've got Volume 5. of the monthly series featuring THE Moss Freed of #LetSpin, #TheMossProject and mastermind of @Union_Division in addition to playing in The @SpikeOrchestra
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I'm excited to say I'm taking over booking Wedsnesday night jazz gigs at Hackney @theempirebarldn from November. These gigs will be free entry (suggested donation £5, but if you're broke, still come and listen!) and I'm very excited to try and get a regular thing going! Plz RT🤓
An inspirational performance by improvising big band @Union_Division last night! Join us again this evening (12th September) for part 2 of #SPARCfest2018 - and a solo set by Thomas Meadowcroft: city.ac.uk/events/2018/septe…
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On my way to the first gig with this amazing bunch of people under the curatorial power of @mossfreed - It should be a blast!
We debut @CityUniConcerts on 11th September. 7pm *FREE*. Featuring @jamesmaddren @willglaserdrums @OttoWillberg @ElliotGalvin @tullisrennie @LauraJurd @SammyEastmond @rachelmusson Chris Williams @RosannaTerBerg Brice Catherin & @tremblap. Reserve places at city.ac.uk/events/2018/septe…
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