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Released 20 years ago

Pax

Andrew Hill · 2006

49 min · 7 tracks · bebop · hard bop · avant-garde jazz

A contemplative blend of intricate melodies and avant-garde improvisation that challenges jazz conventions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamic explorations
  • contemplative moments for reflection
  • intricate melodies inviting focus
  • extended tracks for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Pax' marked Andrew Hill's return to recording after a lengthy hiatus since the late 1990s. This album showcases his mature, exploratory style, reflecting decades of evolution in the jazz genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Eric Dolphy· Cecil Taylor· Ornette Coleman

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Eris 10:42
  • 2 Pax 7:13
  • 3 Calliope 10:10
  • 4 Euterpe 7:18
  • 5 Erato 4:01
  • 6 Roots 'N' Herbs 3:42
  • 7 Euterpe (alternate take) 6:44

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