News for Lulu
John Zorn · 1988
73 min · 20 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A vibrant fusion of avant-garde jazz and playful experimentation, echoing the pulse of urban life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful experimentation with sounds
- dynamic interplay of styles
- urban pulse and energy
- short bursts of creativity
- live versions enhance spontaneity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek consistent pacing throughout
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'News for Lulu' marks John Zorn's continued exploration of jazz improvisation after his acclaimed debut 'Naked City' in 1989. This album showcases Zorn's unique approach to composition and arrangement, solidifying his position as a leading figure in the avant-garde jazz scene during the late 1980s. It captures Zorn at a pivotal moment when he was expanding his creative boundaries and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 K.D.'s Motion 3:35
- 2 Funk in Deep Freeze 4:34
- 3 Melanie 4:09
- 4 Melody for C 4:29
- 5 Lotus Blossom 4:11
- 6 Eastern Incident 4:06
- 7 Peckin' Time 3:16
- 8 Blues Blues Blues 4:19
- 9 Blue Minor 1 3:46
- 10 This I Dig of You 3:16
- 11 Venita's Dance 3:25
- 12 News for Lulu 4:10
- 13 Olé 3:51
- 14 Sonny's Crib 5:25
- 15 Hank's Other Tune 3:56
- 16 Blue Minor 2 3:30
- 17 Windmill 0:46
- 18 News for Lulu (live) 4:21
- 19 Funk in Deep Freeze (live) 3:29
- 20 Windmill (live) 1:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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