It seems like Janek Gwizdala is always a few strides ahead when it comes to his music and marketing. That certainly holds true on his latest, One Way Out, a departure sonically and in delivery method (the record and accompanying documentary is available exclusvely at janekgwizdala.com). The 12-track trio effort features keyboardist Tom Cawley (Peter Gabriel, Ronnie Scott’s House Band) and drummer Nicolas Viccaro (John McLaughlin, Bill Evans), and is almost entirely improvised. But the catalyst for the cinematic, ambient soundscape the three create is Gwizdala’s mammoth effects pedal setup. His painstakingly prepared floor array allows his bass to fly free, taking on multiple roles and visiting other dimensions. We checked in with Janek on the eve of his first tour with the project. What was your vision for this record, considering it was almost entirely improvised? My main goal was for the music to be honest, and that meant not doing anything the same way I’ve done it before. I