Instants – Bennink, Han & Ter… – LP – Brand New Vinyl (Arrives in 20days)

INSTANTS is an electrifying encounter between Dutch free jazz drummer Han Bennink and guitarist Terrie Ex, renowned for his work with The Ex. Here, improvisation isn’t just a technique—it’s the entire philosophy. The album is a document of two uncompromising artists who thrive on surprise, using every click, clang, and strum to redraw the boundaries of jazz improvisation. Bennink’s percussive inventiveness is on full display, whether he’s coaxing rhythm from the kit or the room itself, while Terrie Ex’s raw, angular guitar work disrupts and delights in equal measure. Their interplay is conversational, witty, and sometimes downright mischievous—each track a fleeting moment of discovery that couldn’t be replicated. This is the kind of record that rewards careful listening: textures shift in real time, and motifs emerge, mutate, and vanish. For collectors and aficionados of boundary-pushing jazz, INSTANTS is more than a recording—it’s a living exchange, a testament to the enduring power of spontaneity and artistic risk. Add this to your collection if you crave the thrill of the unexpected and a front-row seat to improvisation at its most fearless.