Style: Post-Bop, Cosmic Jazz
Vibes: Reflective, Elegant, Nocturnal, Playful, Mellow, Cosmic
Instrumentation: Piano, Upright Bass, Drums, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Baritone Saxophone
Sun Ra and His Arkestra – Omniverse Read More »
Style: Desert Blues, Psychedelic Trance Rock, Tishoumaren, Post-Minimalism
Vibes: Hypnotic, Desert, Earthy, Psychedelic, Communal, Driving, Ritualistic
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Riffs, Improvisation, Instrumental, Repetitive, Microtonal
Instrumentation: Homemade Percussion, Plywood Crate, 12-String Guitar, Shakers, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Viola, Trumpet, Saxophone (Baritone & Alto)
75 Dollar Bill – Wood / Metal / Plastic / Pattern / Rhythm / Rock Read More »
featuring Alex Cline, Nels Cline, Vinny Golia, Roberto Miranda, & John Rapson
Style: Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibe: Busy, Urban, Knotty, Energetic, Driving, Bombastic, Complex, Powerful
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Collective Improvisation, Dynamic, Shredding, Technical, Thematic, Rhythmic
Style: Creative Music, Avant-Garde Chamber Jazz
Vibes: Mystical, Cerebral, Ritualistic, Numerological, Abstract, Philosophical, Spiritual, Open, Cosmic
Musical Qualities: Modular Notation, Poly-Free Improvisation, Dynamic, Acoustic, Percussive, Polyphonic, Sparse
Anthony Braxton – For Trio Read More »
Style: Cosmic Jazz, Modern Creative, Experimental Big Band
Moods: Exploratory, Mystical, Mysterious, Cosmic, Futuristic, Chaotic, Apocalyptic, Murky, Suspenseful, Spacey
Musical Qualities: Atonal, Collective Improvisation, Dense, Dissonant, Percussive, Noisy, Lo-Fi
Sun Ra and His Solar-Myth Arkestra – The Solar-Myth Approach (Vol. 1) Read More »
Style: Post-Bop, Modern Creative
Moods: Elegant, Intertwined, Warm, Reflective, Airy, Colorful
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Thematic, Improvisation, Acoustic, Live
Instrumentation: Saxophones (Baritone, Alto, Soprano, Tenor), Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
World Saxophone Quartet – Live at Brooklyn Academy of Music Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Avant-Garde Big Band
Moods: Triumphant, Communal, Spiritual, Uplifting, Epic, Warm
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Progressive, Uncommon Time Signatures, Live, Dense, Acoustic, Complex, Rhythmic, Thematic, Collective Improvisation, Orchestral
Instrumentation: Piano, Horns, Drums, Percussion, Upright Bass, Drums, Woodwinds, Cello
Horace Tapscott with the Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra – Live at I.U.C.C. Read More »
Style: & Influences Singer/Songwriter, Soft Rock, Celtic Folk, New Age, Gospel
Moods: Triumphant, Mystical, Passionate, Religious, Ethereal, Grandiose, Poetic, Existential, Uplifting
Musial Qualities: Anthemic, Lush, Sleek, Catchy, Groovy, Tight
Van Morrison – Beautiful Vision Read More »
Style: Canterbury Scene, Jazz-Rock, Progressive Pop
Moods: Surreal, Playful, Warm, Cryptic, Bittersweet, Eccentric, Imaginative, Meandering, Bright
Musical Qualities: Suite, Melodic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Progressive, Experimental Vocals
Instrumentation: Piano, Trumpet, Vocals, Electric Bass, Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Drums
Robert Wyatt – Ruth is Stranger Than Richard Read More »
Style: Chamber Pop, Ambient Pop
Moods: Sentimental, Bittersweet, Mellow, Reflective, Ethereal, Flowing, Dreamy, Passionate, Sad
Musical Qualities: Soft, Slow, Lush, Lyrical, Polished, Dynamic
Instrumentation: Synthesizers, Electric Guitar, Drums, Trumpet, Upright Bass, Fender Rhodes, Organ, Cello, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
The Antlers – Familiars Read More »
Style: Post-Minimalism, Ambient Jazz, Folk-Jazz, ECM Style
Moods: Meditative, Pastoral, Futuristic, Mysterious, Impressionistic, Hypnotic, Soothing, Searching
Musical Qualities: Electro-Acoustic, Minimalist, Instrumental, Pulse, Solo
Instrumentation: soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, synthesizer
John Surman – Upon Reflection 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 »
Vibe: Anthemic, Communal, Uplifting, Colorful, Celebratory, Spiritual, Mournful, Healing, Bittersweet
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Thematic, Percussive, Acoustic, Lush, Instrumental
Instrumentation: Percussion, Drums, Trumpet, Keyboard, Piano, Cello, Upright Bass, Violin, Baritone Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute, String Quartet
Style: Spiritual Jazz
Kahil El’Zabar’s America the Beautiful 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: Cosmic Jazz Fusion, Avant-Garde Big Band
Vibe: Mysterious, Elegant, Hypnotic, Nocturnal, Cosmic, Futuristic, Spacey, Ethereal, Groovy, Mellow, Flowing
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Collective Improvisation, Thematic, Polyphonic, Odd Time Signatures, Melodic, Progressive
Instrumentation: Fender Rhodes, Synthesizers (Arp, Minimoog, Crumar Electronic Keyboard), Organ, Piano, Bells, electric Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Group Vocals, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Congo, Baritone Sax, Bass Clarinet, Upright Bass
Sun Ra – Lanquidity [Definitive Edition] Read More »
Style: Progressive Rock, Jazz Rock, Symphonic Prog
Vibe: Alienation, Longing, Sentimental, Dramatic, Heartfelt, Cathartic, Introspective, Existential, Theatric, Lonely, Sad, Passionate, Epic
Musical Qualities: Technical, Progressive, Complex, Dynamic, Ballads
Instrumentation: Piano, Organ, Acoustic Guitar, Saxophones (Alto, Tenor, Baritone), Flute, Drums, Tympani, Electric Bass
Van Der Graaf Generator – H to He Who Am the Only One Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Jazz, Progressive Fusion
Vibe: Nocturnal, Groovy, Primal, Surreal, Alien, Propulsive, Powerful, Seductive, Suspenseful, Moody, Monochromatic
Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Polyphonic, Complex, Dissonant, Extended Technique, Thematic Improvisation, Repetition, Experimental Vocals
