Air
Cecil Taylor · 1990
64 min · 6 tracks · jazz · avant-garde music
A sprawling exploration of dissonance and improvisation, merging chaotic rhythms with ethereal melodies.
Why this album works
'Air' stands out as a bold statement in the avant-garde jazz landscape, showcasing Taylor's unique approach to improvisation. The album has garnered critical acclaim for its complexity and depth, influencing many contemporary jazz musicians and earning a place in discussions about the evolution of jazz in the late 20th century.
- Best for
- extended improvisational explorations dynamic shifts in tension climactic moments of dissonance
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Air' is an important entry in Cecil Taylor's discography, following his prolific period in the 1980s. At this time, Taylor was continuing to push the boundaries of jazz and avant-garde music, building upon the innovative techniques that had defined his earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· John Coltrane· Diana Ross· Thelonious Monk· Barbra Streisand· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Number One (take 1) Standout 12:29
- 2 Number One (take 2) 8:36
- 3 Air (take 9) Standout 17:30
- 4 Air (take 21) 11:24
- 5 Air (take 24) 10:20
- 6 Port of Call (take 3) Standout 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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