Odyssey: Solo Works
Bill Dixon · 2001
362 min · 83 tracks · jazz
A meditative exploration of sound and silence, merging improvisation with structured compositions in a captivating jazz landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jerusalem — This lengthy piece encapsulates Dixon's ability to weave complex textures into a cohesive narrative, reflecting deep emotional landscapes through minimalistic yet powerful soundscapes.
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Requiem For Booker Little — This track pays homage to the late trumpeter Booker Little, showcasing Dixon's poignant phrasing and emotive play that resonates with themes of loss and remembrance.
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The Long Walk — With its contemplative pace and intricate layering, this piece exemplifies Dixon’s skill in creating an immersive listening experience that invites introspection and space for thought.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 When Winter Comes (1976) 8:15
- 2 Webern Work Study (1973-74) 1:14
- 3 Tracings II (1974-75) 1:22
- 4 The Long Walk (1974-75) 7:44
- 5 Momenti (1974-75) 2:42
- 6 Stanza (1976) 5:00
- 7 I See Your Fancy Footwork #1 (1973) 8:05
- 8 I See Your Fancy Footwork #2 (1973) 5:28
- 9 I See Your Fancy Footwork #3 (1973) 2:52
- 10 Mosaic (1970-71) 0:43
- 11 Albert Ayler (1970-71) 0:59
- 12 Summerdance - Part 1 (1971) 8:28
- 13 Tracings (1974) 9:00
- 14 The Long Line (1973-74) 5:44
- 15 Swirls (1974-75) 2:29
Disc 2
- 1 Requiem For Booker Little (1975-76) 5:07
- 2 Masques I (1975-76) 8:38
- 3 The End Of Silence (1973) 0:59
- 4 Odyssey/Interruptus (1974) 5:35
- 5 Murmurs (1974) 6:46
- 6 Flame (1971-82) 3:09
- 7 Meta-pedal (1981-82) 6:11
- 8 Elegantissmo (1992) 9:51
- 9 Changes (1973) 2:54
- 10 Dominoes (1973) 2:52
- 11 Pyramide (1973) 3:57
- 12 Long Alone Song (1974) 6:34
- 13 Shrike (1973) 0:57
Disc 3
- 1 Jerusalem (1990) 26:50
- 2 Umbra E Luce - For Sid Makay (1973) 11:31
- 3 The Somnambulist (1973-74) 4:08
- 4 Conncordde (1974-75) 4:37
- 5 Fortunata (1970) 8:13
- 6 Graffiti Sui Soffiti 1:51
Disc 4
- 1 Postcards (1970) 5:56
- 2 For Wallace Thurman (1973) 4:22
- 3 Pensieroso (1973) 1:01
- 4 Masai (1973) 1:04
- 5 Sttretta (1973) 1:40
- 6 Chalk Circle - Blue (1973) 2:39
- 7 Shadowland (1973) 6:25
- 8 Spaces (1973) 1:18
- 9 The Cloisters (1973) 2:06
- 10 Chromma (1973) 1:34
- 11 Sketch For Ernie Chritchlow (1973) 3:56
- 12 More Than Something (1973) 1:36
- 13 Manuscripts For Fathers & Sons (1973) 4:22
- 14 Poemm Per I Delicati (1973) 1:48
- 15 Circle Chalk - Red (1973) 5:26
- 16 Hush (1970) 3:59
Disc 5
- 1 Relay - Dance #1 (1970) 9:41
- 2 Relay - Dance #3 (1970) 2:10
- 3 Relay - Dance #4 (1970) 2:45
- 4 Relay - Dance #5 (1970) 3:21
- 5 Relay - Dance #6 (1970) 4:35
- 6 Relay - Dance #7 (1970) 6:20
- 7 Relay - Dance #8 (1970) 5:53
- 8 Relay - Dance #2 (1970) 1:47
- 9 Chiasmus (1970) 7:17
- 10 Shards (1970) 1:50
- 11 Pasquinade (1970) 6:00
Disc 6
- 1 Introduction To The Questions 1:03
- 2 How Do You Call The Music You Play? 6:26
- 3 Does Your Music Express A General Conception? 1:54
- 4 Do You Think Before Or During Improvisation? 0:47
- 5 Is Swing Important? 0:45
- 6 Do You Enjoy Playing? 1:08
- 7 Is Beauty Your Goal? 0:36
- 8 What Is Freedom In Music? 2:28
- 9 Are You Able To Make A Living From Music? 0:54
- 10 What Would You Like To Do In The Near Future? 2:08
- 11 How Do You See The Future? 2:05
- 12 Odyssey Preface 2:19
- 13 Teaching 14:25
- 14 The Solo 0:32
- 15 The Odyssey Solo Work 2:42
- 16 Teaching In Madison, 1971-72 11:57
- 17 Genesis Of The Solos 3:45
- 18 Solos: Craft And Language 1:35
- 19 Solos: Notation And Spatiality 3:19
- 20 Solos: Composing Oneself And Composition 3:25
- 21 Solos: Philosophy And Communication 4:25
- 22 Conclusion 1:46
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