Iron Man
Eric Dolphy · 1968
40 min · 5 tracks · free jazz · hard bop · avant-garde jazz
A sprawling avant-garde exploration that melds complex rhythms with Dolphy's distinctive woodwind improvisations.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing exploration
- layered dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Iron Man' was released in 1968, Eric Dolphy had already established himself as a pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz. This album followed his influential works like 'Out to Lunch!' and marked a significant departure into more experimental territory, showcasing his innovative approach to composition and performance during his peak creative period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charles Mingus· Sun Ra· Andrew Hill
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Iron Man 9:13
- 2 Mandrake 4:51
- 3 Come Sunday 6:30
- 4 Burning Spear 12:00
- 5 Ode to C.P. 8:11
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