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Live at the 6th Tokyo Music Joy

Art Ensemble of Chicago

61 min · 10 tracks · free jazz

A vibrant tapestry of avant-garde improvisation interwoven with soulful melodies and intricate rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • vibrant improvisational exploration
  • soulful melodies for reflection
  • engaging late-night listening
  • captivating live performance energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer predictable song structures
  • seek quick, catchy tunes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live at the 6th Tokyo Music Joy' was released in 1975, the Art Ensemble of Chicago had established themselves as pioneers in the free jazz movement. This album captures their dynamic live performances during a period when they were gaining international acclaim, following their influential earlier works such as 'Bap-Tizum' (1973).

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Yobu-Sun 4:35
  • 2 Ride the Line 3:56
  • 3 Song for Atala 2:49
  • 4 Night Time (Is the Right Time) 3:04
  • 5 Good Morning Heartache 8:34
  • 6 Music of the Night 7:13
  • 7 The Emperor 13:45
  • 8 Variations 9:07
  • 9 Jackson in Your House 4:50
  • 10 Great Pretender 3:10

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