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Live at Koncepts

Henry Threadgill

54 min · 7 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of avant-garde jazz and improvisational elements, showcasing Threadgill's unique compositional style.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Next — The opening track sets the tone with intricate rhythms and a powerful interplay between musicians, highlighting Threadgill's skill in leading an ensemble through complex structures.
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    I Love You With an Asterisk — This piece features playful melodies and unexpected shifts in dynamics, showcasing Threadgill's whimsical side while still maintaining a strong jazz foundation.
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    King Kong — With its driving tempo and rich textures, this track exemplifies the electric energy of live performance, allowing Threadgill's band to shine through their improvisational prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

Threadgill's unique blend of structured composition and free improvisation creates a distinctive listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended improvisational sections that often diverge from the main themes, allowing musicians to explore their creativity.
  • Each track varies significantly in tempo and mood, with some pieces starting quietly and building to intense climaxes.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Next 9:52
  • 2 Snakes Don’t Do Suicide 7:56
  • 3 I Love You With an Asterisk 5:43
  • 4 Someplace 7:37
  • 5 Dangerously Slippy 7:15
  • 6 King Kong 6:16
  • 7 Breach of Protocol 9:40

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