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Planktonic Finales

Ingrid Laubrock · 2017

53 min · 11 tracks · avant-garde jazz · modern creative

A fluid exploration of avant-garde jazz intertwining intricate melodies with organic sound textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • fluid exploration of organic sounds
  • immersive experience for focused listening
  • evocative soundscapes for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer predictable song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
When Ingrid Laubrock released 'Planktonic Finales' in 2017, she was already an established figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, known for her innovative approach and collaborations. This album came after her previous work 'Uptown' (2015), marking a continued evolution in her compositional style and improvisational techniques that showcase her unique voice on the saxophone.
Stylistic neighbors
Mary Halvorson· Evan Parker· Nels Cline

Tracklist

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

  • 1 With Eyes Peeled 5:49
  • 2 Tones for Climbing Plants 7:04
  • 3 Sinew Modulations 11:46
  • 4 Thorugh the Forest 3:56
  • 5 A House Alone 2:42
  • 6 Three-Panel 6:11
  • 7 Submerged (Personal) Effects 3:40
  • 8 Pulse Memory 2:26
  • 9 Bite Bright Sunlight 1:51
  • 10 As If in Its Throat 4:07
  • 11 Inscribed in Trees 3:45

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