Roulette of the Cradle
Ingrid Laubrock · 2015
50 min · 8 tracks · pop music
A complex tapestry of avant-garde jazz intertwines with pop sensibilities, creating a mesmerizing soundscape of intricate rhythms and emotive melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Roulette of the Cradle — The title track encapsulates the album's exploratory spirit, combining intricate structures with spontaneous improvisation that reflects Laubrock's artistic vision.
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Face the Piper, Part 1 — This track stands out for its dynamic interplay between musicians, showcasing Laubrock's skill in balancing tension and release within the composition.
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Silence... (for Monika) — This piece highlights Laubrock's ability to convey deep emotion through minimalism, using silence as a powerful tool alongside sparse instrumentation.
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
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Laubrock's evolution and received acclaim for innovative jazz composition.
- Career context
- Ingrid Laubrock released Roulette of the Cradle in 2015, marking her third album as a bandleader after her acclaimed work on Chemin (2013). This release showcases her evolution as a composer and performer, highlighting her unique blend of jazz and contemporary influences while establishing her presence in the avant-garde scene.
- 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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