Released 30 years ago
MGM Trio
Marilyn Crispell · 1996
53 min · 8 tracks · jazz
Intricate interplay of piano, bass, and drums creates a dynamic exploration of jazz's boundaries and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Real Goods — Opening with a brisk tempo, this track sets the tone for the album's exploratory nature while highlighting each musician's strengths through seamless improvisation.
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The Pound Fell Down — With its extended length, this piece allows for deep musical dialogues between the trio, capturing the essence of their collaborative spirit and tension.
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Tsurau — This track showcases Crispell's lyrical piano style, drawing listeners into contemplative moments that balance complexity with emotional resonance.
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
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- MGM Trio marked Marilyn Crispell's first release as a leader after joining the influential jazz scene in the early '90s. By this time, she had already collaborated with notable figures like Anthony Braxton and was establishing her unique voice in avant-garde jazz. This album represents a significant step in her journey towards artistic independence.
- 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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