Critically acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and activist Isaiah Collier has teamed up with rising drummer Tim Regis for a bold new vinyl-only EP, Live in the Listening Room, in partnership with The Vinyl Factory. The limited edition release—strictly capped at 500 pressings—is available for pre-order now and will begin shipping on September 24, 2025.
The recording took place on January 30, 2025 inside Devon Turnbull’s (OJAS) Hi-Fi Listening Room Dream No.1 at 180 Studios in London. The session was fully improvised, capturing a one-time-only performance that merges Collier’s visionary saxophone approach with Regis’ explosive yet nuanced drumming.
The collaboration came to life through Collier’s producer and manager, Sonny Daze (Division 81 Records), who connected the musicians with Turnbull after a conversation about bespoke sound systems and sonic design. The three first met at Turnbull’s home in 2021, where a listening session revealed a mutual thread—Collier had performed on Kahil El’Zabar’s A Time for Healing, a record Turnbull admired deeply. That meeting sparked a series of performances in OJAS Listening Rooms across Brooklyn, San Francisco, Chelsea, and eventually London, culminating in this recording.
Live in the Listening Room spans three tracks across two sides. Side A opens with “Pacing (Devon’s Room)”, a fiery performance showcasing Collier’s commanding tone and Regis’ relentless drive, inspired by the duo’s urgency to dive straight into the unknown. Side B begins with “2nd Genesis”, a textured journey that unfolds from Regis’ mysterious drum solo into Collier’s motifs and effects, escalating into a powerful yet unhurried climax. The album closes with “Den of Iniquity (Orange Satan) (Beelzebub)”, a hypnotic layering of sax loops, effects, and bullhorn, building into a fierce, unrestrained conclusion.
Collier describes the album as “a conversation between two kindred spirits in the multiverse of sound, where inspiration and discord push us into new directions.” Regis adds, “This album is a dialogue in rhythm and breath. Nothing was planned, yet everything was intentional.”
The performance was recorded direct-to-tape by Jamie Harley, with Daze applying live space echo reminiscent of classic recordings by Lee “Scratch” Perry and Curtis Mayfield. The result is an organic, unfiltered snapshot of creativity—both raw and expansive.
Collier and Regis first crossed paths in New York City in 2020, sharing regular practice sessions during the pandemic. Over time, Collier invited Regis to join his Chosen Few quartet, drawn to his unique drumming style. “He’s the only person I’ve seen use a double pedal in a way that works across duo, experimental, and straight-ahead settings,” Collier notes.
With Live in the Listening Room, the duo presents not only a document of improvisational brilliance, but also a rare artifact available exclusively on vinyl.
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