Chinampas cover

Chinampas

Cecil Taylor · 1988

58 min · 9 tracks · jazz · avant-garde music

A wild tapestry of dissonant textures and rhythmic explorations, Chinampas immerses listeners in avant-garde jazz's most daring depths.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • immersive rhythmic tapestry experience
  • wave-like pacing for deep focus
  • adventurous listening for curious minds

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer structured, predictable sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Cecil Taylor released Chinampas in 1988, he was a well-established figure in avant-garde jazz, known for his innovative piano techniques and complex compositions. This album followed his earlier works like 1981's 'Live at Montreux', showcasing his continued evolution as an artist pushing the boundaries of jazz performance.
Stylistic neighbors
Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman· Anthony Braxton

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 [untitled] 5:09
  • 2 [untitled] 3:47
  • 3 [untitled] 5:50
  • 4 [untitled] 5:12
  • 5 [untitled] 12:34
  • 6 [untitled] 9:24
  • 7 [untitled] 5:50
  • 8 [untitled] 7:00
  • 9 [untitled] 3:36

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata