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Live in Sant'Anna Arresi, 2004

David S. Ware · 2016

45 min · 3 tracks · jazz

A transcendent journey through spontaneous improvisation, where avant-garde jazz meets meditative soundscapes in a live setting.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Tao Flow Part 1 — This lengthy opening track establishes the album's core atmosphere with its rich textures and dynamic interplay between musicians, reflecting Ware's deep understanding of improvisational dialogue.
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    Tao Flow Part 2 — Continuing from the first part, this track further develops motifs introduced earlier while pushing boundaries with even more intense collective improvisation, showcasing Ware's visionary approach.
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    Encore — The brief but impactful closing piece encapsulates the energy of the performance, leaving listeners with a sense of fulfillment and closure after an expansive sonic journey.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
70 /100
Alpine
Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The album's improvisational nature and unique soundscapes highlight its distinctiveness within the avant-garde jazz genre.

What we noticed

  • The album consists of three extended tracks, with the first two parts of 'Tao Flow' featuring lengthy improvisational sections that gradually evolve over time.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Tao Flow Part 1 21:06
  • 2 Tao Flow Part 2 20:23
  • 3 Encore 4:29

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