Style: Jazz-Rock, Abstract Funk, Psychedelic Soul
Vibes: Playful, Energetic, Eccentric, Urban, Uplifting, Groovy, Bombastic, Confident, Bluesy
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Fuzzy, Shred, Improvisation, Loose, Group Vocals
Tony Williams Lifetime – The Old Bum’s Rush Read More »
Style: Free Funk, Jazz Fission, Abstract Groove
Moods: Confident, Triumphant, Passionate, Angular, Cathartic, Groovy, Kinetic, Knotty, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Harmolodic, Improvisation, Thematic, Riffs, Live, Bluesy
James ‘Blood’ Ulmer – Live at the Caravan of Dreams Read More »
Style: Free Jazz, Abstract Groove, Avant Jazz-Funk
Moods: Funky, Playful, Angular, Driving, Passionate, Intertwined, Eccentric, Triumphant, Uplifting, Knotty, Exploratory, Kinetic, Spiritual, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Thematic, Rhythmic, Uncommon Time Signatures, Progressive, Dense, Collective Improvisation, Technical
Arthur Blythe – Illusions Read More »
Style: Free Funk, Avant-Garde Jazz, Abstract Groove, No Wave
Vibe: Frenetic, Knotty, Disjointed, Funky, Angular, Chaotic, Triumphant, Playful, Energetic, Free, Manic, Bombastic
Musical Qualities: Harmolodic, Polyphonic, Polyrhythmic, Collective Improvisation, Dissonant, Uncommon Time Signatures, Instrumental
James Blood – Tales of Captain Black Read More »
Style: Free Funk, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: Joyful, Chaotic, Anthemic, Intertwined, Energetic, Triumphant
Musical Qualities: Thematic, Dissonant, Collective Improvisation, Rhythmic, Polyphonic, Repetitive
Ornette Coleman – Dancing in Your Head Read More »
Style: Free-Funk, Jazz Funk, Abstract Groove, Funk Rock
Vibe: Bombastic, Manic, Angular, Knotty, Confident, Energetic, Communal, Groovy
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Dissonant, Complex, Rhythmic, Dense, Technical, Group Vocals
James ‘Blood’ Ulmer – Black Rock Read More »
Style: Industrial Jazz-Funk, Abstract Fusion, No Wave
Vibe: Futuristic, Menacing, Cold, Groovy, Mechanical, Hypnotic, Industrial, Dystopian
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Repetitive, Dub Production, Instrumental, Percussive, Sampling
Instrumentation: Saxophone, Electric Bass, Drums, Percussion, Electric Guitar, Rhythm Box, Prepared Piano, Clarinet
Material – Temporary Music Read More »
Style: Abstract Groove, Psychedelic Funk, Cosmic Blues, Trip-Hop
Vibe: Stream-of-Consciousness, Reflective, Futuristic, Mechanical, Jagged, Groovy, Psychedelic, Spacey, Poetic, Driving, Anxious
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Dub, Cut Up, Vocal Improvisation, Dense, Percussive
Lonnie Holley & Matthew E. White – Broken Mirror Read More »
Style: Abstract Groove, Jazz Fusion, Raga Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz, Ambient Jazz
Vibe: Exploratory, Abstract, Mysterious, Chaotic, Hypnotic, Psychedelic, Suspenseful
Musical Attributes: Collective Improvisation, Polyrhythmic, Rhythmic, Dense, Complex, Polyphonic
Featuring Dave Holland, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Bennie Maupin, Jack DeJohnette, Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, Airto Moreira and others
Miles Davis – Double Image Read More »
Originally released in 1971 on CjR Recorded December, 1970 Superior Viaduct Reissue (2019) Style: Free Funk, Free Jazz, Abstract Groove Vibe: Energetic, Triumphant, Groovy, Confident, Rebellious, Black Pride Musical Attributes: Collective Improvisation, Live, Loose, Raw
Joe McPhee – Nation Time Read More »
Style: Abstract Funk, Jazz Fusion, Spiritual Jazz
Lineup: Eddie Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Bennie Maupin, Lenny White, Billy Hart, Buster Williams, Pat Gleeson
Vibe: Cosmic, Exploratory, Groovy, Atmospheric, Spacey, Spiritual
Musical Attributes: Collective Improvisation, Polyrhythmic, Odd Time Signatures, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Eddie Henderson – Realization Read More »
Released in 1971 on Warner Bros. Format: LP, white label promo
Herbie Hancock – Mwandishi Read More »
Released in 1998 on Warp Records Format: LP
Squarepusher – Music is Rotted One Note Read More »
Recorded August 19-21, 1969 Originally released in 1970 on Columbia Records 2008 Legacy Pressing Format: LPx2
Miles Davis – Bitches Brew Read More »
This fantastic compilation album consists of 2 hours of unreleased recording sessions ranging from 1970 to 1974. Despite some incohesiveness, this release contains some of the most exciting, creative and uncategorizable music of Miles’ career.
Miles Davis – Get Up With It Read More »
Released in 1973 on CBS/Columbia Format: LP
Herbie Hancock – Sextant Read More »
