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The people behind the project tell us FRINGE is 'Fringe In The Box is the newest feature of the 2013 Torino Jazz Festival. The Box is curated by the musicians, producers and Turin-based DJ's, Ugo Basile and Francesco Pistoi in conjunction with the artistic curator of FRINGE Furio di Castri, the concept stems from the desire to chart a new path of interaction and exchange between the world of jazz and that of electronic music'. The pieces featured on this record are produced using samples of the live instrumental recordings made by renowned jazz musicians in Turin, which is at the heart of the project. These recordings were then sent to the aforementioned producers who then created the resultant intriguing material by deconstructing, modifying and reassembling the pieces.

Opening the 'Fringe In The Box #1' is the heart-wrenching ambient soundscapes of 'Take 1' by Brandumize, who skillfully blends soft, cosseting pads with glitching electronic noises and rumbling sub bass. While shimmering sax licks subtly flutter around the foundations, and lo-fi broken rhythms instill a further intelligent and forward thinking appeal to the composition. Following we have Trapez / Contexterrior artist, Andrea Ferlin's 'Take 2', as expected from such a proficient and talented producer, Ferlin delivers a raw stripped-back workout fuelled by organic Tabla rhythms, bulbous sub-bass tones, and modulating synthesized atmospherics. Again creating something refreshing to listen to and sparklingly unique as the record gradually unfolds over nine minutes brilliantly.

Then we have Hugo's 'Take 3' on the B-Side, which steps things up a notch with a more upfront feel, bringing rolling organic percussion to the forefront alongside funk guitar licks, dubby echoes, improv saxophone recordings and sweeping synth chords. Giving off an almost dissonant vibe yet so intricately constructed to do so that it again makes for an undeniably invigorating listen. And last up to close the record is TBoy's 'Take 4', the Hot Waves producer puts his contemporary spin on things by cleverly chopping up finite snippets of the recordings and remodeling the chops into a modern, low-slung house number embodying a raw beauty, yet maintaining a rugged dance floor appeal.