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Mistery X by The Thing

Artist Biography For The Thing

The Thing Is A Norwegian/Swedish Jazz Band Consisting Of Mats Gustafsson Saxophones Ingebrigt Håker-Flaten Double Bass And Paal Nilssen-Love Drums .
The Trio Was Established In February 2000 During A Series Of Concerts In Stockholm And A Recording Of Don Cherry-Compositions That Was Released In Sweden By The Label Crazy Wisdom/Universal. Melding German British And American Traditions Of Free Music Their Repertoire Has Later Been Collected From Various Sources Such As James Blood Ulmer Frank Lowe PJ Harvey White Stripes Lightning Bolt And Joe McPhee. McPhee Was Also A Participating Musician On The "She Knows..." Album 2001 .
"Garage" Was Released On The Smalltown Superjazzz Label In 2004. An EP Of Live Material Performed With Joe McPhee And Cato Salsa Experience Was Released In 2005 As Well As A Live Album.

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