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Taking equal inspiration from jazz, western classical music, and lasting modern acts as disparate as the Bad Brains and Ornette Coleman, Clockwise offers a panoramic view of the engaging musical mind of Michael Bates, and will prove to be a watershed for enthusiasts of cutting-edge composition and improvisation.

Trenched in free-flowing arrangements with dynamic interplay between the trio of McCaslin, bassist Hans Glawischnig, and drummer Johnathan Blake, this work harkens back to the classic trio recordings of Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson.

Kneebody's self titled debut on Greenleaf Music showcases the band's musical depth and non stop creativity. They speak the language of modern jazz but play with the conviction and swagger of rock and hip hop.