Released 30 years ago
Five
Dave Douglas · 1996
59 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A complex interplay of avant-garde jazz, featuring intricate arrangements and a deep emotional resonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of sound
- wave-like pacing with contrasts
- headphone detail hunting
- deep emotional resonance throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
- prefer predictable song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1996, Dave Douglas was establishing himself as a leading figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, following his breakthrough album 'Parallel Worlds' in 1995. 'Five' showcases his growing creative ambition, incorporating tributes to influential jazz musicians while expanding his sonic palette.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Potter· Avishai Cohen· Maria Schneider
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Invasive Procedure 0:41
- 2 Mirrors (for Steve Lacy) 2:56
- 3 Going, Going (for Wayne Shorter) 5:40
- 4 Seven (for Mark Dresser) 8:54
- 5 Who Knows 4:35
- 6 The Inflated Tear 6:16
- 7 Actualities (for Woody Shaw) 13:31
- 8 Knit Brow 0:55
- 9 Over Farrell's (for John Cage) 8:04
- 10 Mogador (for John Zorn) 8:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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