Ithaca
Marilyn Crispell · 2004
60 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A introspective jazz journey weaving intricate piano melodies with meditative improvisations and a serene atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative improvisations for reflection
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- intricate piano melodies unfold gradually
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Ithaca' is Marilyn Crispell's exploration of solo piano after her extensive collaborations in avant-garde jazz. This album follows her acclaimed works in the 1990s, marking a period where she delves deeper into personal expression through minimalist compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cecil Taylor· Paul Bley· Annette Peacock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fire and Ice 10:21
- 2 Void (For Doris) 6:37
- 3 First Shard 1:50
- 4 Broken Silence 6:34
- 5 Second Shard 1:12
- 6 Ithaca 8:47
- 7 Zinc 3:32
- 8 Third Shard 2:42
- 9 Unfolding 3:55
- 10 Zig Zag 10:09
- 11 Klaglied 4:47
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