Complicité
Marilyn Crispell · 2001
164 min · 19 tracks · jazz
A labyrinth of improvisational textures intertwines with haunting melodies and introspective rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- introspective rhythms for deep focus
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- immersive sessions for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek quick, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2001, Marilyn Crispell was already an established figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, having gained recognition through her collaborations with artists like Anthony Braxton. 'Complicité' marked a continuation of her exploration into free-form jazz and improvisation, following her acclaimed album 'Vignettes' released in 1997. This release further solidified her voice as a distinctive pianist within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cecil Taylor· Paul Bley· Annette Peacock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Won 10:09
- 2 To 6:43
- 3 Toon 5:11
- 4 Free 10:11
- 5 Foremost 9:14
Disc 2
- 1 Prayer 5:33
- 2 Triplos Part I 14:36
- 3 Gesture Without Plot 9:24
- 4 Paris 9:38
- 5 Triplos Part II.a 6:15
- 6 Silence 2:40
- 7 Triplos Part II.b 3:49
- 8 Not 1:27
- 9 Triplos Part II.c 5:06
Disc 3
- 1 Congress 34:45
- 2 Gone 1:44
- 3 Meaning 16:29
- 4 For Folk 4:30
- 5 James 6:46
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