Anti-Heroes
Gil Evans · 1991
53 min · 7 tracks · jazz fusion · free jazz · cool jazz
A lush tapestry of orchestral textures and improvisation intertwines with the intricate rhythms of jazz.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional shifts
- immersive orchestral textures unfold gradually
- for reflective evening listens
- rich improvisation for attentive listeners
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Anti-Heroes' was released in 1991, Gil Evans was already an influential figure in jazz, having collaborated with legends like Miles Davis. This album marked a continuation of his innovative approach to orchestration and arrangement, following his acclaimed works in the 1980s. At this point in his career, Evans was cementing his legacy as a pioneer of jazz fusion and third stream music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miles Davis· Charles Mingus· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Silk Blues 8:53
- 2 The Moon Struck One 9:18
- 3 Drizzling Rain 6:30
- 4 Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You 9:02
- 5 The Buzzard Song 5:11
- 6 How Insensitive | Insensatez 9:53
- 7 Copenhagen Sight 4:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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