Dusseldorf-based pianist/composer Hauschka will follow up last year's Room to Expand (reviewed here...) with the very beautiful Ferndorf, due out October 7th via FatCat Records. From the label's press release: "Ferndorf carries an evocative richness and depth throughout its quick-paced, often light-hearted compositions." I second that. Following the release this fall, Hauschka and labelmate Tom Brosseau will set out on a quick five-show US tour. See the dates below.14 Nov - Wordless Music Series at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC (with Mischa Simonyan)
19 Nov - Holocene, Portland OR
20 Nov - Triple Door, Seattle WA (with Rafael Anton Irisarri)
22 Nov - Little Room at Largo, Los Angeles CA
23 Nov - Hotel Utah, San Francisco CA (with Magik Magik Quartet)