Quiet Song cover

Quiet Song

Paul Bley · 1975

32 min · 10 tracks · bebop

An intimate exploration of minimalist jazz, where silence and subtlety evoke deep emotional landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate exploration of silence
  • steady pacing for reflection
  • gradual build to emotional release
  • delicate interactions between instruments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon its release in 1975, 'Quiet Song' marked a significant moment in Paul Bley's career, being his first major work after a series of influential collaborations. By this time, Bley had already established himself in the jazz scene, having contributed to the avant-garde movement and worked with notable figures like Charlie Parker and Ornette Coleman throughout the previous decade.
Stylistic neighbors
Bill Evans· Keith Jarrett· Chick Corea

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Solo 0:56
  • 2 Duet 4:35
  • 3 Play Blue 3:23
  • 4 Clarinet 0:52
  • 5 Yeah, Guitar 3:47
  • 6 Carol 1:43
  • 7 Trio 1:44
  • 8 Goodbye 3:34
  • 9 Laurent 2:04
  • 10 Quit Song 9:47

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata