Chimeras
John Zorn · 2010
33 min · 13 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A labyrinth of avant-garde jazz motifs intertwining with non-linear structures and unpredictable sonic landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- unpredictable twists and turns
- short tracks encourage replaying
- labyrinthine soundscapes to explore
Maybe skip if you want
- dislike non-linear structures
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2010, John Zorn was an established figure in the avant-garde scene, known for his eclectic approach to composition and improvisation. 'Chimeras' arrived during a prolific period where he was simultaneously exploring various genres, marking his contribution to contemporary jazz with this innovative project following a series of collaborative releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One 0:55
- 2 Two 2:42
- 3 Three 2:54
- 4 Four 2:05
- 5 Five 1:45
- 6 Six 2:08
- 7 Seven 4:38
- 8 Eight 3:19
- 9 Nine 2:45
- 10 Ten 2:53
- 11 Interlude 1:24
- 12 Eleven 3:18
- 13 Twelve 2:50
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