[CP 317 CD] Russell Thorne; The Scholarship Of Sleep +

November 2025 release; after a bit of a late-summer reset, the C.P. program continues unabated with this incredible, out-of-nowhere discovery, covering the second privately-issued set of Avant-Electronic pieces by the storied Chicago/Madison jazz bassist & occultist Russell Thorne from 1984.  Thorne is a fascinating figure; after making his debut on record on "At Newport '63" alongside Hal Russell & Joe Daley, he played in Cal "Magical" Bezemer's Trio (Bezemer himself had a wild career, including playing on Al Jarreau's 1983 "1965" album - these are the links we live for, people; two degrees of separation!) throughout the late 60s. Settling in Wisconsin, he set up an occult bookstore where he hosted readings & concerts of Free Jazz & Improvisation, which is where the three pieces heard here took root.  Starting with the 30+ minute "The Scholarship Of Sleep [Magnetic Tape]" the aesthetic waypoints & general veneer/miasma of unrest is instantly apparent; through wordl