Anteloper

Anteloper is a Brooklyn-based duo consisting of the late trumpeter Jaimie Branch and drummer Jason Nazary. Formed as a vehicle to explore the intersection of free jazz and modular synthesis, the project represents a significant branch of the International Anthem label's 'new jazz' movement.

Their sound identity is defined by a high-energy, improvisational core where acoustic instruments are heavily processed through electronic hardware in real-time. Branch's trumpet work, often characterized by its bold, punk-influenced phrasing, is transformed into spectral textures, while Nazary's drumming bridges the gap between acoustic swing and glitchy, IDM-inspired rhythms. Historically, the duo is part of a 21st-century lineage that deconstructs the boundaries between the jazz tradition and electronic production, influencing a wave of artists who prioritize 'live' electronic manipulation over pre-programmed sequences. Critical consensus highlights their ability to maintain a 'human' emotional core despite the heavy use of technology, often citing their work as a pinnacle of modern psychedelic jazz.