Dressing for Pleasure
Jon Hassell · 1994
60 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz, electronic textures, and world music rhythms that invites movement and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for movement
- inviting introspection and exploration
- dynamic progression with resolution
- for late-night reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Dressing for Pleasure' followed Jon Hassell's acclaimed album 'City: Works of Fiction' from 1990. At this point in his career, Hassell was further exploring the merging of ambient soundscapes with jazz improvisation, solidifying his unique voice in the avant-garde music scene. This album exemplifies his continued evolution as a composer and trumpet player, weaving together diverse influences into a cohesive sonic journey.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tangerine Dream· Brian Eno· Ryuichi Sakamoto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 G-spot 5:05
- 2 Villa Narco 4:33
- 3 Kolo X 3:51
- 4 Personals 4:15
- 5 Club Zombie 3:30
- 6 Zeitgeist 3:56
- 7 Steppin' Thru Time 4:05
- 8 Destination: Bakiff 4:18
- 9 Sex Goddess 4:32
- 10 Buzzword 4:34
- 11 The Gods, They Must Be Crazy 5:45
- 12 Mati 4:26
- 13 Blue Night 7:44
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