The Defenestration Unit

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The Defenestration Unit, commonly known to family and (close) friends as TDU, began in June of 1996, when trombonist Mike Switzer and saxophonist Charlie Naked sent forth a plea for free jazz musicians in Houston to rally to their cry and come play a show on KTRU, Rice University radio, for the Local Show. Only one person came, but it was the enthusiasm of J.J. Watson on euphonium which proved to be the catalyst for the trio's consolidation into a regular band. After adding drummer Bir Grumbacher, the quartet explored spontaneous free improvisa...read more

With a quickness The rise and fall Cactus Fourth Watery deep A satiny finish Aching for selection The devil is in the details Recorded conversations The broken hydrant Settling for less Queso Evolution by inches The tallest building in downtown Rin tin tin Ghost is in the axiom A draft in the foyer The line of defense A thorough vacillation Saws of justice Pompus stomp Infidels at the temple of sound Brian jones knows Moaning in ecstasy Have a drink Soaring over detroit Romance on lexington Tracers Slow motion Ornery buddhas The bar is closed Nation building The crank of confusion Fuck your foccacia Ringtones to glory It better not be me Goat Theme de yoyo Laurie anderson Ballad for the apathetic

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