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ARTIST
TITLE
Afrodisiaca
FORMAT
LP

LABEL
CATALOG #
8FFHS191 8FFHS191
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
8/21/2026

Formalibera presents a previously unreleased LP edition by Hugh Steinmetz including the first recording of "Afrodisiaca." Recorded a year before the Cadentia Nova Danica version issued by Tchicai on the legendary LP on MPS, the recording presented here was done with the Danish Radio Jazz Group, is longer in duration and even wilder in approach. Side B features three more previously unreleased and very experimental tracks, also recorder with the Danish Radio Jazz Group during the 1960s. Radical music with tape manipulations, repetitive minimalistic ostinatos, brutal fadings, extreme tape speedings. This LP edition includes an insert with liner notes by Mats Gustafsson.

"Steinmetz was one of very few Scandinavian musicians who actually travelled south and collaborated with European musicians in the late '60s. To interact with other musicians is KEY. The Danes did it. Early on. They went there. As creative magnets looking for artists to share the moment with. In my world. He is a legend. And a key to understand the early developments of free jazz. The possibilities given to Steinmetz by the leader of the Danish Radio Jazz Group, Erik Moseholm, created chances to explore and to experiment. In a studio situation with a large hand-picked band and time to rehearse. Ideas and perspectives grabbing the moment. Presented on this vinyl are different occasions where Steinmetz was working with The Danish Radio Jazz Group in various settings and situations. Different ideas tried out and realized with endless support of Moseholm. Radical jazz music in large settings. Those times were WILD! Steinmetz was given the chance. And he used it. The collection of pieces presented on this album makes my jaw fall into my lap. Makes me breathe without lungs. Makes me sweat." --Mats Gustafsson, April 2026