Peter Evans writes:

"The record will be named after an essay by a guy who I really like, named Ran Prieur. He is sort of an online philosopher who generally writes critiques of civilization, technology, and the money economy. The essay I've been checking out is called Beyond Civilized and Primitive." You can read it here:

Beyond Civilized and Primitive

Statement from Dancing Wayang Records:

"Peter Evans moved to New York in 2003 after graduating from Oberlin Conservatory with a degree in classical trumpet. He works in a wide variety of areas including solo performance, chamber orchestras, free improvisation, jazz and composition. He has played with Evan Parker, Peter Brotzmann, Mats Gustafsson, John Zorn and is regarded as a wildly creative player and challenging innovator."

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