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.
Why this album works
'A Fickle Sonance' is noted for its innovative approach to harmony and structure, significantly influencing the avant-garde jazz movement. The album received critical acclaim for its bold compositions, contributing to McLean's reputation as a key figure in expanding the boundaries of jazz during the early 1960s.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels gradual builds and payoffs dynamic emotional journeys
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miles Davis· Herbie Hancock· Marian McPartland
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Five Will Get You Ten Standout 7:03
- 2 Subdued 5:50
- 3 Sundu 4:54
- 4 A Fickle Sonance Standout 6:46
- 5 Enitnerrut 5:44
- 6 Lost Standout 4:44
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