Dialogues
Charlie Haden · 1990
47 min · 9 tracks · free jazz · avant-garde jazz
An intricate blend of avant-garde jazz and traditional Portuguese music, weaving emotional narratives through improvisation.
Dialogues is an album by Charlie Haden, released in 1990. An intricate blend of avant-garde jazz and traditional Portuguese music, weaving emotional narratives through improvisation. The album is notable for its innovative blend of genres, merging avant-garde jazz with fado, which helped broaden the horizons of jazz during the late 20th century. Critics praised it for its artistic depth, contributing to discussions on cultural exchange in music, and it received positive reviews from various jazz publications. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dialogues sound like?
An intricate blend of avant-garde jazz and traditional Portuguese music, weaving emotional narratives through improvisation. Rooted in free jazz and avant-garde jazz.
What makes Dialogues by Charlie Haden notable?
The album is notable for its innovative blend of genres, merging avant-garde jazz with fado, which helped broaden the horizons of jazz during the late 20th century. Critics praised it for its artistic depth, contributing to discussions on cultural exchange in music, and it received positive reviews from various jazz publications. When 'Dialogues' was released in 1990, Charlie Haden was already an established figure in the jazz world, known for his work with Ornette Coleman and the Liberation Music Orchestra. This album marked a significant collaboration with Portuguese guitarist Carlos Paredes, showcasing Haden's commitment to cultural fusion at a time when he was exploring new musical territories after years of free jazz dominance.
How many songs are on Dialogues?
Dialogues has 9 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Asas Sobre o Mundo / Nas Asas da Saudade 3:05
- 2 Dança dos Camponeses 2:37
- 3 Canto de Trabalho Standout 9:24
- 4 Marionetas 2:41
- 5 Song for Che Standout 7:16
- 6 Balada de Coimbra 2:38
- 7 Divertimento 2:42
- 8 Variações Sobre o Fado de Artur Paredes i Gonçalo Paredes 2:54
- 9 Verdes Anos Standout 14:08
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
47 min 25 sec
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