The New York Times has called them “the greatest trio on Earth”, while The Guardian described them as “one of the most entrancing live acts in the world” – few formations captivate live audiences quite like the Australian trio THE NECKS. Since 1987, pianist Chris Abrahams, bassist Lloyd Swanton and drummer Tony Buck have pushed the art of improvisation to its limits. Today, they enjoy cult status. The Necks are oriented as much toward jazz as toward minimal music, as much toward krautrock as toward the avant-garde. Their sound is warm and hovering, tonal and accessible, yet complex and challenging. Their dynamic playing always retains its focus while remaining mobile, developing an unmistakably hypnotic pull. Improvisation becomes a collective act of alchemy.
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