Released 30 years ago
MGM Trio
Marilyn Crispell · 1996
53 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A dynamic interplay of avant-garde jazz textures, improvisational flair, and lyrical melodies that invite deep listening.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- patient waves of improvisation
- deep listening for detail
- shifting moods with peaks
- thoughtful afternoon contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Marilyn Crispell released 'MGM Trio' in 1996, she was already an established figure in avant-garde jazz, known for her innovative piano work. This album came after her prominent collaborations in the late 1980s and early 1990s, positioning her as a leader in contemporary jazz and showcasing her evolution as a composer and performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cecil Taylor· Paul Bley· Annette Peacock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Real Goods 7:18
- 2 Temperamental Annie 5:38
- 3 Sun House 3:26
- 4 The Pound Fell Down 10:50
- 5 The Bigger The Dot, The Better The Fishing 9:18
- 6 Clue? 4:00
- 7 Tsurau 9:18
- 8 Squaw Rock 3:28
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