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Hexensabbat

Irène Schweizer · 1978

42 min · 8 tracks · free jazz

A wild tapestry of avant-garde jazz interwoven with folk motifs, challenging listeners to embrace spontaneity and improvisation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Hexensabbat — The title track embodies the album's spirit, featuring extended improvisations that merge traditional melodies with avant-garde techniques, serving as a centerpiece for exploration.
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    Dykes on Bykes — This track stands out for its playful yet assertive tone, reflecting themes of empowerment and identity through dynamic rhythm shifts and bold harmonic choices.
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    Rapunzel…Rapunzel…! — With its lengthy structure and intricate interplay between instruments, this track exemplifies Schweizer's skill in creating narrative through sound, drawing listeners into its whimsical world.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hexensabbat 8:54
  • 2 Rapunzel…Rapunzel…! 11:34
  • 3 Chabis 2:21
  • 4 Choix Mixed 4:51
  • 5 Dykes on Bykes 4:17
  • 6 Lavender Valse 3:09
  • 7 Monkey Woman 3:50
  • 8 Baba-Rum 4:01

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