Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional explorations
- immersive journey through themes
- deep listening for detail
- reflective moments of solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking quick, upbeat tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Notes on Ornette' was released in 1998, Paul Bley had already established himself as a cornerstone of avant-garde jazz. This album arrived as part of his ongoing exploration of free jazz, following a prolific career that included collaborations with legends like Ornette Coleman and Charlie Haden. It marked Bley's deepening engagement with the principles that Coleman popularized, reflecting both homage and innovation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Keith Jarrett· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turnaround 12:06
- 2 Lorraine 10:03
- 3 Crossroads 5:51
- 4 When Will the Blues Leave 6:43
- 5 Compassion 9:34
- 6 Rejoicing 10:38
- 7 Aarp 5:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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