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Milano Strut

Don Pullen · 1978

40 min · 4 tracks · jazz · avant-garde music

An intricate blend of free jazz and avant-garde influences, showcasing dynamic improvisation and rhythmic exploration.

Milano Strut is an album by Don Pullen, released in 1978. An intricate blend of free jazz and avant-garde influences, showcasing dynamic improvisation and rhythmic exploration. Upon its release, 'Milano Strut' garnered critical acclaim for its innovative approach and complex compositions, helping solidify Pullen's reputation as a leading figure in avant-garde jazz. The album is often cited as influential in pushing the boundaries of jazz during the late 1970s, inspiring subsequent generations of musicians exploring similar experimental sounds. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Milano Strut sound like?

An intricate blend of free jazz and avant-garde influences, showcasing dynamic improvisation and rhythmic exploration. Rooted in jazz and avant-garde music.

What makes Milano Strut by Don Pullen notable?

Upon its release, 'Milano Strut' garnered critical acclaim for its innovative approach and complex compositions, helping solidify Pullen's reputation as a leading figure in avant-garde jazz. The album is often cited as influential in pushing the boundaries of jazz during the late 1970s, inspiring subsequent generations of musicians exploring similar experimental sounds. Don Pullen was in a creative peak when he released 'Milano Strut', shortly after his tenure with the Jazz Composer's Orchestra. This album followed his acclaimed work on 'The New York Contemporary Five', marking a significant moment as Pullen began to establish his unique voice in the avant-garde jazz scene.

How many songs are on Milano Strut?

Milano Strut has 4 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·40:32

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

  • 1 Conversation Standout 9:10
  • 2 Communication 10:38
  • 3 Milano Strut Standout 7:28
  • 4 Curve Eleven (For Giuseppi) Standout 13:16

Release Date

January 1, 1978

Genre

avant-garde music, jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

40 min 32 sec