El Corazón
Don Cherry · 1982
44 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of free jazz and world music, blending intricate rhythms with fluid improvisation and cultural references.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mutron / Bemsha Swing / Solidarity / Arabian Nightingale (Dedicated to Om Kaltsom) — This expansive track showcases Cherry's ability to weave together multiple influences, moving seamlessly from intricate melodic lines to rich, collective improvisations that reflect his world music ethos.
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Street Dancing — Short yet impactful, this track encapsulates a joyful energy and rhythmic complexity that invites listeners into Cherry's vibrant sonic tapestry.
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Voice of Silence — In this piece, Cherry employs haunting melodies alongside introspective improvisations, highlighting his skill in creating an emotional landscape that resonates deeply with the listener.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalEl Corazón showcases a vibrant blend of jazz and world influences, with strong craftsmanship but some unevenness in flow.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate cultural references through instrumentation, such as the use of traditional percussion alongside jazz elements.
- The track 'Mutron / Bemsha Swing / Solidarity / Arabian Nightingale' combines multiple themes and motifs, creating a complex structure that evolves over its length.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- improvisational flair for exploration
- lengthy tracks for deep listening
- vibrant rhythms for energetic moments
- dynamic shifts in mood
- engaging soundscapes for attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, predictable structures
- want instant gratification from tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon its release in 1982, El Corazón marked Don Cherry's continued evolution in the jazz landscape following his earlier work with Ornette Coleman. This album came after a period of international exploration, showcasing Cherry's commitment to blending various musical traditions and his growth as a bandleader.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mutron / Bemsha Swing / Solidarity / Arabian Nightingale (Dedicated to Om Kaltsom) 15:19
- 2 Roland Alphonso 3:12
- 3 Makondi 3:46
- 4 Street Dancing 2:18
- 5 Short Stuff / El Corazón / Rhythm for Runner 7:29
- 6 Near In 6:38
- 7 Voice of Silence 5:34
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