Erik Friedlander - Dirty Boxing (2024) [Hi-Res]

Esteemed cellist Erik Friedlander steps back into the musical ring with his new album Dirty Boxing. To be released on June 28, 2024 via Skipstone Records, Friedlander’s wry look at the stark vocabulary of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an unexpected and clever subject. While exploring the unforeseen parallels between the disciplined artistry of music and the strategic combat of mixed martial arts, Friedlander and his bandmates deliver powerful performances that weave together intensity, grace, and a touch of the fighting spirit. The resulting sonic odyssey is bound to leave listeners stunned and maybe even a little knocked out.

Erik Friedlander: Cello
Uri Caine, Piano
Mark Helias, Bass
Ches Smith, Drums

Tracklist:
1.01 - Erik Friedlander - Sprawl (5:30)
1.02 - Erik Friedlander - Foot Stomp (4:41)
1.03 - Erik Friedlander - Shrimping (Mod 9) (4:45)
1.04 - Erik Friedlander - Ground & Pound (Mod 1) (3:30)
1.05 - Erik Friedlander - D'arce (Mod 2) (3:29)
1.06 - Erik Friedlander - Contender (3:47)
1.07 - Erik Friedlander - Submission (4:56)
1.08 - Erik Friedlander - Kimura (4:18)