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Ear of Beholder

Lol Coxhill · 1971

77 min · 19 tracks · jazz

A whimsical blend of jazz improvisation and playful experimentation, weaving intricate melodies with spontaneous energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Hungerford — This track exemplifies Coxhill’s knack for blending melodic lines with rhythmic complexity, creating an engaging musical dialogue that captures the essence of improvisation.
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    Open Piccadilly — With its vibrant energy and playful structure, this piece showcases Coxhill's ability to fuse humor with sophisticated jazz elements, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    A Collective Improvisation — This track illustrates the collaborative spirit of Coxhill’s work, featuring spontaneous contributions that highlight the interplay between musicians and their collective creativity.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introduction 0:35
  • 2 Hungerford 7:15
  • 3 Deviation Dance 3:27
  • 4 Two Little Pigeons 3:21
  • 5 Don Alfonso 3:17
  • 6 Open Piccadilly 4:58
  • 7 Feedback 1:14
  • 8 Insensatez 8:20
  • 9 A Conversation With Children / Jamaican Rumba 1:41
  • 10 Piccadilly With Goofs 1:23
  • 11 Rasa-Moods 20:11
  • 12 A Collective Improvisation 2:45
  • 13 I Am the Walrus 3:56
  • 14 The Rhythmic Hooter 2:31
  • 15 Lover Man 4:55
  • 16 Zoological Fun 1:06
  • 17 Little Trip One Shot 2:10
  • 18 That's Why Darkies Were Born 3:32
  • 19 A Series of Superbly Played Mellotron Codas 0:25

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