Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with intricate interplay
- emotive improvisation for deep focus
- reflective moments for quiet contemplation
- balanced flow with emotional peaks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- At the time of 'Chaos' release, Paul Bley was a respected figure in the jazz avant-garde scene, having established his career since the late 1950s. This album followed his previous work 'Fractals' released in 1996, showcasing his continued exploration of improvisational techniques and electronic elements in jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Keith Jarrett· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chaos 4:53
- 2 Touching Bass 3:47
- 3 Modulating 4:37
- 4 Soft Touch 5:58
- 5 Poetic Justice 6:36
- 6 Interpercussion 1 1:51
- 7 Touch Control 3:22
- 8 Turnham Bey 4:58
- 9 Street Wise 6:07
- 10 Bow Out 4:20
- 11 Starting Over 5:16
- 12 Interpercussion 2 3:34
- 13 Template 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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