NYC finds Four Tet’s Kieran Hebden and legendary jazz drummer Steve Reid in a rare, exhilarating conversation between generations and genres. Recorded live, this album is a celebration of spontaneous creation—Reid’s masterful, polyrhythmic drumming tangling with Hebden’s inventive electronic manipulations. The result is music that feels alive, unpredictable, and deeply rooted both in jazz tradition and the restless curiosity of the avant-garde.
What makes NYC essential is its refusal to settle: melodies emerge and dissolve, grooves are built up and deconstructed in real time, and the city’s restless energy is captured at every turn. It’s a document of two fearless artists listening, responding, and pushing each other into new territory, all while channeling the spirit of New York’s ever-changing soundscape. For collectors, this is a snapshot of two musical minds in perfect sync, blending improvisational jazz with cutting-edge electronics—an album that rewards deep, repeated listening and stands as a vital chapter in both artists’ discographies. If you crave music that’s as dynamic and unpredictable as the city that inspired it, NYC is a must-have.
Track List:
01. - Lyman Place -
02. - 1st & 1st -
03. - 25th Street -
04. - Arrival -
05. - Between B & C -
06. - Departure -