Nate Self

"Imaginary Cities", an album of great power and expressive range, is the recording premiere of saxophonist Chris Potter’s new Underground Orchestra. At the core of this larger ensemble is the personnel of his long-established Underground quartet – with Adam Rogers, Craig Taborn and Nate Smith – now joined by two bassists, a string quartet, and Potter’s old comrade from Dave Holland Quintet days, vibes and marimba virtuoso Steve Nelson.

Modern Icon Recordings is stepping it up this year, as label head Adrian Harpham curates a delicate balance of accessible yet eclectic sounds. Next up is Fima Ephron - one of the world’s most sought after bassists. His credits are extensive, from Natalie Merchant to Gil Scott Heron, from Chris Potter to Nate Smith. We first heard Fima on Nate Smith’s KINFOLK, and now we are proud to announce Fima’s third solo project - Songs From The Tree.

Chicago P.I. Nate Heller finds himself on dusty back roads with a supposedly dead John Dillinger and the rest of Ma Barker’s boys as he tries to foil their bold, audacious plan to kidnap J. Edgar Hoover.