Paris Blues
Gil Evans · 1988
60 min · 7 tracks · jazz fusion · free jazz · cool jazz
A lush tapestry of orchestral jazz, blending evocative melodies with intricate harmonies and rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing with depth
- lush orchestral soundscapes
- long-form pieces for immersion
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek high-energy instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Paris Blues' was released in 1988, Gil Evans had established himself as a key figure in jazz, following landmark collaborations with Miles Davis. This album came at a period where Evans was exploring more personal and introspective themes after decades of innovation in orchestration and arrangement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miles Davis· Charles Mingus· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reincarnation of a Lovebird 7:09
- 2 Paris Blues 5:23
- 3 Esteem 9:11
- 4 Orange Was a Color of Her Dress Then Blue Silk 14:48
- 5 Good Bye Pork Pie 8:47
- 6 Jelly Roll 5:47
- 7 Esteem 8:54
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