Iron Man cover

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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