Manhattan Tango
Joe McPhee · 2004
53 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant interplay of improvisation and structured melody, where free jazz meets evocative storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Business Hour — This opening track sets the tone with its rhythmic complexity and showcases McPhee’s ability to blend spontaneity with melodic structure.
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Manhattan Tango — The title track embodies the album’s spirit, merging intricate improvisation with a deeply felt narrative that resonates throughout the piece.
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Come Back Ella — This track captures a poignant moment of reflection, featuring haunting melodies that highlight McPhee's emotional depth and technical prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of improvisation
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- soulful melodies for deep focus
- intricate rhythms for attentive listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Joe McPhee released 'Manhattan Tango' in 2004, he was already an established figure in the avant-garde jazz scene with a career spanning over four decades. This album marked his continued exploration of the intersections between free jazz and other genres, following his previous acclaimed work in the 1990s that reintroduced him to a new generation of listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cecil Taylor· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Business Hour 4:49
- 2 Pearls For Swine 6:03
- 3 White Street, 17th 5:24
- 4 A.K.A.L.H. 9:25
- 5 In The Noiseless Loft 4:14
- 6 Come Back Ella 3:26
- 7 Mystery "J" 8:56
- 8 Manhattan Tango 10:52
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