In All Languages
Ornette Coleman · 1987
71 min · 23 tracks · jazz
Experimental jazz textures collide with a rich tapestry of cultural influences and innovative improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Peace Warriors Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its rhythmic complexity and melodic innovation, capturing Coleman's vision of unity through sound.
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Africa Is the Mirror of All Colors — This composition reflects Coleman's deep connection to cultural roots, intertwining African musical elements with his avant-garde approach, highlighting his ability to fuse genres.
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In All Languages — The title track encapsulates the overarching theme of global interconnectedness through music, showcasing Coleman's improvisational prowess and unifying message.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- vibrant rhythms for active listening
- short tracks inviting repeat plays
- eclectic influences spark curiosity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward musical structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album features a departure into multicultural influences and innovative textures.
- Career context
- By the release of In All Languages in 1987, Ornette Coleman was already an influential figure in jazz, having pioneered free jazz with his groundbreaking album The Shape of Jazz to Come in 1959. This album represents a continuation of his exploration of sound and structure, showcasing his evolution as an artist while also reflecting on his extensive career and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Albert Ayler· John Coltrane· Cecil Taylor
Tracklist
- 1 Peace Warriors Start here 2:38
- 2 Feet Music 3:32
- 3 Africa Is the Mirror of All Colors 2:58
- 4 Word for Bird 3:16
- 5 Space Church (Continuous Services) 4:00
- 6 Latin Genetics 3:41
- 7 In All Languages 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 3:06
- 21 Biosphere 2:21
- 22 Story Tellers 2:50
- 23 Peace Warriors Start here 2:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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