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    3 years after their first Bucher-Tan-Countryman release, Acceptance~Resistance, the trio hit the studio again in the Philippines. The result is EMPATHY on FMR Records (FMRCD555)

    "What I like about Mr. Countryman is the way he soars on sax without ever screaming or bending notes too far out. He is still intense and able to soar higher and higher, the rhythm team soaring tightly with him no matter where he or they go... This is one of the best discs of free/jazz improv I’ve heard recently, mature sounding and not too frenetic in any way". - Bruce Lee Gallanter, DMG
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Empathy 14:18
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Temperance 05:44
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The Snowman 07:54
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Resilience 04:33
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EMPATHY is a special release for me, as we cover a lot of diverse territory, while maintaining our identity. All the music is unrehearsed, with little discussion between recordings, beyond a simple intro setting, such as suggesting Christian start something with brushes.
 
The first tune “Empathy” is a more evolved version of our melodic free jazz concepts, followed by a similar evolved take on fast free swing with “Temperance.” “Outside the Context” also extends on our past concept of theme development in an open trio approach, which focuses on spontaneous interaction.
 
The fourth ballad-like tune “The Snowman”, a subtle, abstract reference to the climate crisis, ventures into tone/color exploration. The next two tunes are more textural pieces, with “The Struggle for Relevance” led by arco on the bass, and “Resilience” being led by drums with bass and sax as layers over it.
 
The final track “Gray Inside Blues” returns to more a standard sounding groove, another spontaneous hit between bass and drums, that focuses more on blues inspired expression.

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released November 19, 2019

Alto Saxophone – Rick Countryman
Bass – Simon Tan
Drums – Christian Bucher
Mixed By, Mastered By – Alvin Cornista
Photography By [Cover Photos By] – Peter Bucher
Photography By [Inside Photos By] – Mrk Estandarte

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Rick Countryman Everett, Washington

Rick Countryman is an American alto saxophonist residing in the Philippines, with releases across Europe, Asia, and North America, receiving positive reviews globally.

“Countryman excels by the quality of his timbre, the vivacity of his lines... an original voice on the alto sax” - Jean-Michel Van Schouwburg

His style is influenced by Eric Dolphy, Sonny Simmons and the 60s Free Jazz movement.
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