Point of Departure cover

Point of Departure

Andrew Hill · 1965

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

A vibrant tapestry of avant-garde jazz, blending complex harmonies with spontaneous improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • wave-like pacing exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1965, Andrew Hill was establishing himself as a significant voice in jazz, following his 1964 debut album 'Smoke Stack'. 'Point of Departure' marked his third release and was pivotal in showcasing his innovative compositional style, setting him apart from contemporaries in the hard bop scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Eric Dolphy· Cecil Taylor· Ornette Coleman

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Refuge 12:12
  • 2 New Monastery 7:01
  • 3 Spectrum 9:44
  • 4 Flight 19 4:09
  • 5 Flight 19 (alternate take) 3:46
  • 6 Dedication 6:38
  • 7 Dedication (alternate take) 7:00

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