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Roulette of the Cradle

Ingrid Laubrock · 2015

50 min · 8 tracks · avant-garde jazz · modern creative

A daring fusion of avant-garde jazz and modern composition, challenging conventions while inviting deep listening.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • deep listening for introspective moments
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts
  • thought-provoking sound exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward, catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Ingrid Laubrock was establishing herself as a prominent voice in the avant-garde jazz scene when 'Roulette of the Cradle' was released. This album, her fifth as a leader, followed her critically acclaimed work 'Uptown,' showcasing her evolution in improvisation and compositional complexity during this phase of her career.
Stylistic neighbors
Mary Halvorson· Evan Parker· Nels Cline

Tracklist

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

  • 1 That's All She Wrote 2:43
  • 2 Roulette of the Cradle 10:19
  • 3 Face the Piper, Part 1 3:57
  • 4 Face the Piper, Part 2 5:06
  • 5 Silence... (for Monika) 3:40
  • 6 ...and Light (for Izumi) 8:02
  • 7 From Farm Girl to Fabulous, Vol. II 8:44
  • 8 Red Hook 7:51

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