Nice Guys
Art Ensemble of Chicago · 1979
44 min · 6 tracks · free jazz
A vibrant tapestry of collective improvisation, blending avant-garde experimentation with soulful expressions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with peaks
- wave-like pacing throughout album
- improvisational journeys of sound
- soulful expressions and experimentation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1979, the Art Ensemble of Chicago had established themselves as pioneers in free jazz, with 'Nice Guys' serving as their seventh studio album. This release followed their acclaimed project 'Urban Bushmen' and showcased their continued evolution in blending improvisational techniques with theatrical elements and diverse cultural influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Henry Threadgill· Anthony Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ja 8:43
- 2 Nice Guys 1:45
- 3 Folkus 11:03
- 4 597-59 6:46
- 5 Cyp 4:53
- 6 Dreaming of the Master 11:40
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