Roof

Roof was an international improvising quartet (Tom Cora, Luc Ex, Phil Minton, Michael Vatcher) active 1995–1999, noted for two albums — The Untraceable Cigar (1995) and Trace (1999) — and a playful, avant‑garde approach to music.

Members and roles (from reviews): Tom Cora (cello), Luc Ex (bass), Phil Minton (voice), Michael Vatcher (drums). Formed in 1995, roughly fifty concerts, two albums released: The Untraceable Cigar (1995) and Trace (1999). The group disbanded in 1999 in conjunction with the premature death of Tom Cora. Afterward the remaining members continued under the name 4Walls with pianist Veryan Weston.

A enthusiastic DeBaser review praises Roof's 1995 album The Untraceable Cigar, highlighting the four members (Tom Cora, Luc Ex, Phil Minton, Michael Vatcher) and their playful avant‑garde improvisation. The review notes Roof's short life (1995–1999), two albums and roughly fifty concerts, and recommends the music to fans of experimental artists like John Zorn and Mr. Bungle.

For:Fans of avant‑garde, free improvisation and experimental music; listeners of John Zorn, Mr. Bungle, Zu, and related scenes.