Art Deco
Don Cherry · 1989
56 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of free jazz and world music influences, blending improvisation with intricate melodic lines.
Top tracks — play these first
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Art Deco — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its dynamic interplay between Cherry's trumpet and the ensemble's rhythmic complexity, inviting listeners into his unique sound world.
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When Will the Blues Leave — This track showcases Cherry's ability to reinterpret traditional forms through a contemporary lens, merging blues elements with free jazz improvisation that reflects deep emotional resonance.
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Body and Soul — Cherry's rendition transforms this classic standard into a vehicle for exploration, where emotional depth meets avant-garde expression, highlighting his innovative approach to familiar material.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate improvisation and exploration
- thoughtful moments for introspection
- eclectic rhythms for engaging listening
- patient unfolding of musical ideas
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1989, Don Cherry was in a period of prolific creativity, having firmly established himself as a leading figure in avant-garde jazz. 'Art Deco' followed his acclaimed works in the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing his evolution as an artist exploring diverse cultural sounds and collaborations. This album signified a continued commitment to innovation in his music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Art Deco 8:42
- 2 When Will the Blues Leave 7:12
- 3 Body and Soul 6:31
- 4 Bemsha Swing 9:41
- 5 Maffy 0:40
- 6 Folk Medley 2:45
- 7 The Blessing 5:35
- 8 Passing 3:03
- 9 I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face 6:55
- 10 Compute 5:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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