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First Song

Charlie Haden · 1992

60 min · 9 tracks · free jazz · avant-garde jazz

A meditative blend of avant-garde textures and traditional jazz sensibilities, inviting deep introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long immersive listening sessions
  • meditative introspective moments
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • wave-like pacing dynamics

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'First Song' was released in 1992, Charlie Haden had already established himself as a pivotal figure in jazz, particularly in free jazz. This album came after his influential work with the Liberation Music Orchestra and showcased his ability to intertwine lyrical melodies with experimental forms, marking a continued evolution in his artistic journey.
Stylistic neighbors
Paul Bley· Keith Jarrett· Ornette Coleman

Tracklist

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

  • 1 First Song 10:06
  • 2 Je ne sais quoi 5:42
  • 3 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 6:46
  • 4 Lennie's Pennies 7:03
  • 5 News Break 5:06
  • 6 All the Way 6:30
  • 7 Si Si 10:34
  • 8 For Turiya 3:30
  • 9 In the Moment 4:53

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