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A Fickle Sonance

Jackie McLean · 1962

35 min · 6 tracks · jazz

Explorative and cerebral, Jackie McLean's jazz weaves intricate melodies with a dynamic interplay of tension and release.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1962, 'A Fickle Sonance' marked Jackie McLean's fifth album and showcased his maturation as a prominent voice in avant-garde jazz. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from hard bop towards more exploratory forms, following earlier works like 'Destination... Out!' and collaborating with influential musicians such as Eric Dolphy.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Five Will Get You Ten 7:03
  • 2 Subdued 5:50
  • 3 Sundu 4:54
  • 4 A Fickle Sonance 6:46
  • 5 Enitnerrut 5:44
  • 6 Lost 4:44

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