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Live in San Francisco

Marilyn Crispell · 1990

68 min · 10 tracks · jazz

An evocative blend of improvisational jazz and lyrical depth, capturing the essence of live performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of themes
  • wave-like pacing with nuance
  • evocative live performance atmosphere
  • intimate moments of improvisation
  • thoughtful reflections during listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer structured, predictable formats
  • want instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Live in San Francisco' marked Marilyn Crispell's rise as a notable figure in the avant-garde jazz scene following her earlier works. This album showcases her deepening artistic voice and technical prowess after establishing herself as a prominent pianist in the late 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Cecil Taylor· Paul Bley· Annette Peacock

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Penumbra 12:02
  • 2 Zipporah 5:52
  • 3 When I Fall in Love 6:41
  • 4 Ruby, My Dear 6:39
  • 5 Misconception 8:28
  • 6 Tromos 5:43
  • 7 Dear Lord 6:19
  • 8 Encore 1:30
  • 9 Composition 136 10:10
  • 10 Wha's Nine? 5:30

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