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Complicité

Marilyn Crispell · 2001

164 min · 19 tracks · jazz

A meditative exploration of sonic textures combining improvisation and structured composition within a jazz framework.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Won Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive structure and introspective motifs, highlighting Crispell's ability to balance spontaneity with lyrical depth.
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    Triplos Part II.a — This piece showcases Crispell's intricate interplay with rhythm and harmony, emphasizing her skill in creating complex textures that invite deep listening.
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    Congress — As one of the longest tracks on the album, it serves as a culmination of themes explored throughout, melding abstraction with an emotional core that draws listeners into its expansive narrative.

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

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek quick, catchy tunes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Blends improvisation with classical elements, marking a departure in sound.
Career context
By 2001, Marilyn Crispell had established herself as a prominent figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, following her collaborations with influential artists like Anthony Braxton. 'Complicité' arrived after her critically acclaimed album 'Amaryllis' (1998), showcasing her evolution as both a pianist and composer while further solidifying her unique voice in contemporary jazz.
Stylistic neighbors
Cecil Taylor· Paul Bley· Annette Peacock
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Won Start here 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

What to play next

Amaryllis
Listen next

Amaryllis

2001

Continues the meditative exploration with a focus on improvisation and texture.
Odyssey
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Odyssey

2001

Sets the stage for 'Complicité' with similar themes of sonic experimentation.
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