Compilation of two duo records:
“Creative Improvisation Ensemble” recorded with Wadada Leo Smith in 1970
“Soundways” recorded with Elliott Schwartz in 1973
Style: Creative Music, Free Improvisation, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Open, Suspenseful, Abstract, Deconstructed, Intertwined, Restrained, Searching, Spontaneous
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Poly-Free Improvisation, Atonal, Percussive, Slow, Sparse, Instrumental
Marion Brown – Duets Read More »
featuring Han Bennik & Maarten van Regteben Altena
Style: Free-Bop, Free Jazz
Moods: Kinetic, Abstract, Suspenseful, Hectic
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Polyphonic, Acoustic, Instrumental
Marion Brown – Porto Novo Read More »
Style: Free Improvisation, Free Jazz
Moods: Passionate, Kinetic, Complex, Ecstatic, Dramatic, Energetic, Angular, Exploratory, Meditative, Focused
Musical Qualities: Solo Improvisation, Dense, Acoustic, Progressive, Dynamic, Percussive, Atonal, Active Listening, Instrumental, Technical, Rhythmic, Live
Cecil Taylor – Indent Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Free Jazz
Vibe: Passionate, Kinetic, Transcendent, Flowing, Free, Responsive, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Thematic, Acoustic, Dynamic, Instrumental
Albert Ayler – Witches & Devils Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Jazz, Modern Creative
Vibe: Suspenseful, Mysterious, Hypnotic, Intertwined, Open, Abstract, Bluesy (Side B)
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Polyphonic, Thematic, Collective Improvisation, Percussive, Rhythmic, Acoustic, Instrumental
Julius Hemphill – ‘Coon Bid’ness Read More »
Featuring Jerome Cooper, Julius Hemphill, Dave Holland, Leroy Jenkins, Kenny Wheeler…
Style: Avant-Garde Jazz, Modern Creative, Post-Bop
Vibe: Knotty, Angular, Complex, Cerebral, Exploratory, Serious, Bustling (Side A), Mysterious (Side B)
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Extended Technique, Improvisation, Thematic, Instrumental
Anthony Braxton – New York, Fall 1974 Read More »
Style: Free Jazz
Vibe: Hypnotic, Ritualistic, Driving, Intertwined, Fire, Mystical, Powerful, Complex
Musical Qualities: Ostinato, Collective Improvisation, Thematic, Uncommon Time Signatures, Acoustic, Repetitive, Polyphonic, Rhythmic
Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone, Cello, Trumpet, Drums, Flute
Julius Hemphill – Dogon A.D. Read More »
2 Thelonious Monk compositions & 3 originals, featuring Joseph & Lester Bowie, Charles Bobo Shaw, & Abdul Wadud (Cello)
Style: Post-Bop, Free Jazz, Jazz Fusion (B2)
Vibe: Energetic, Spontaneous, Playful, Passionate, Groovy
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Dynamic, Rhythmic
Frank Lowe – Fresh Read More »
Style: Jazz-Funk, Soul Jazz
Vibe: Conscious, Empathetic, Passionate, Groovy, Liberation, Political, Energetic, Warm, Bittersweet, Sunny
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Lush, Polished, Rhythmic, Lyrical, Improvised Sections
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson Read More »
Style: Synth-Funk, Soul
Vibe: Conscious, Groovy, Political, Poetic, Spacey
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson – 1980 Read More »
Style: Free Jazz, Solo Piano, Free Improvisation
Vibe: Abstract, Complex, Energetic, Intense, Expressive, Exploratory
Musical Attributes: Piano, Solo, Live, Improvisation, Acoustic, Suite, Percussive, Dynamic
Cecil Taylor – Silent Tongues Read More »
Style: Soul, Jazz-Funk, Singer-Songwriter
Vibe: Conscious, Groovy, Lush, Lyrical, Passionate, Philosophical, Political, Sunny, Triumphant, Uplifting, Urban, Accessible, Bittersweet, Catchy, Confident
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson – Bridges Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Big Band, Free Jazz
Vibe: Cerebral, Bombastic, Energetic, Complex, Abstract
Musical Attributes: Dense, Poly-Free Improvisation, Polyphonic, Dynamic, Instrumental, Technical, Innovative
Anthony Braxton – Creative Orchestra Music 1976 Read More »
Released in 1975 on Arista Records Format: LP Syle: Avant-Garde Jazz Vibe: Cerebral, Complex, Exploratory, Impressionistic Musical Attributes: Improvisation, Innovative, Melodic, Technical Personell: Anthony Braxton (Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Flute), Kenny Wheeler (Trumpet, Flugelhorn), Dave Holland (Upright Bass), Barry Altschul (Drums)
Anthony Braxton – Five Pieces 1975 Read More »
“Functionally, the duet situation gives the greatest possibilities for establishing an affinity relationship with another musician on a one to one basis. This is especially true if the more open-ended forms where an improvisation is directly affected by both musicians on an equal plane” – Anthony Braxton
Anthony Braxton with Muhal Richard Abrams – Duets 1976 Read More »
Recorded live at Cafe Monmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark on November 23, 1962 Released in 1976 on Arista Records
Cecil Taylor – Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come Read More »
