Theo Travis

Following his work as part of the acclaimed band Nine Horses, with David Sylvian and Burnt Friedman, Steve Jansen releases his debut solo album, 'Slope'.

Exhibiting a bold combination of inventive rythms, intricate programming and emotive vocal performances, the album features guest contributions from an impressive line-up including Tim Elsenburg (Sweet Billy Pilgrim), Thomas Feiner, Anja Garbarek, Nina Kinert, David Sylvian, Theo Travis and Joan Wasser (Joan As Policewoman).

As Jansen explains, "With this album I approached composition attempting to avoid chord and song structures and the usual familiar building blocks. Instead, in an attempt to deviate from my own trappings as a musician, I wanted to piece together unrelated sounds, music samples, rhythms and 'events'."

The CD is presented in a beautiful digipak designed by Chris Bigg.