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Love Call

Ornette Coleman · 1968

53 min · 7 tracks · jazz

Exploratory free jazz intertwines with melodic motifs, creating an atmosphere that is both spontaneous and contemplative.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady unfolding melodic exploration
  • contemplative moments with resolution
  • ideal for focused listening
  • captivating interplay of spontaneity

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1968, 'Love Call' was a significant album for Ornette Coleman as he sought to redefine jazz through his unique approach to improvisation. This followed his earlier works which had established him as a pioneering figure in the free jazz movement, particularly after the success of 'Shape of Jazz to Come' in 1959. By this time, Coleman was continuing to explore new sonic landscapes while solidifying his legacy within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Albert Ayler· John Coltrane· Cecil Taylor

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Airborne 10:30
  • 2 Check Out Time 8:22
  • 3 Check Out Time (alternate take) 7:57
  • 4 Open to the Public 8:05
  • 5 Love Call 8:45
  • 6 Love Call (alternate take) 5:31
  • 7 Just for You 4:13

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