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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