In All Languages
Ornette Coleman · 1987
71 min · 23 tracks · jazz
A vibrant tapestry of avant-garde jazz where free improvisation meets rhythmic exploration and eclectic influences.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes wave-like pacing with surprises vibrant rhythms for active listening
- Context
- By 1987, Ornette Coleman was a celebrated figure in jazz, known for pioneering free jazz since the late 1950s. 'In All Languages' marked his return to the studio after a five-year hiatus, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist while reflecting on various cultural influences.
- If you like
- jazz
In All Languages is an album by Ornette Coleman, released in 1987. A vibrant tapestry of avant-garde jazz where free improvisation meets rhythmic exploration and eclectic influences. This album is significant for its experimental approach, contributing to the ongoing dialogue around jazz's boundaries during the late 1980s. Critics noted its innovative blend of genres, leading to renewed interest in Coleman's work and influencing a generation of musicians exploring cross-genre experimentation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does In All Languages sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of avant-garde jazz where free improvisation meets rhythmic exploration and eclectic influences. Rooted in jazz.
What makes In All Languages by Ornette Coleman notable?
This album is significant for its experimental approach, contributing to the ongoing dialogue around jazz's boundaries during the late 1980s. Critics noted its innovative blend of genres, leading to renewed interest in Coleman's work and influencing a generation of musicians exploring cross-genre experimentation. By 1987, Ornette Coleman was a celebrated figure in jazz, known for pioneering free jazz since the late 1950s. 'In All Languages' marked his return to the studio after a five-year hiatus, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist while reflecting on various cultural influences.
Who is In All Languages for?
In All Languages works well if you're into dynamic exploration of soundscapes, wave-like pacing with surprises and vibrant rhythms for active listening.
How many songs are on In All Languages?
In All Languages has 23 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Peace Warriors Standout 2:38
- 2 Feet Music 3:32
- 3 Africa Is the Mirror of All Colors Standout 2:58
- 4 Word for Bird 3:16
- 5 Space Church (Continuous Services) 4:00
- 6 Latin Genetics 3:41
- 7 In All Languages Standout 3:34
- 8 Sound Manual 3:08
- 9 Mothers of the Veil 3:48
- 10 Cloning 3:18
- 11 Music News 3:04
- 12 Mothers of the Veil 3:29
- 13 The Art of Love Is Happiness 2:01
- 14 Latin Genetics 2:48
- 15 Today, Yesterday and Tomorrow 3:11
- 16 Listen Up 1:29
- 17 Feet Music 3:51
- 18 Space Church (Continuous Services) 4:34
- 19 Cloning 2:29
- 20 In All Languages Standout 3:06
- 21 Biosphere 2:21
- 22 Story Tellers 2:50
- 23 Peace Warriors Standout 2:23
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