Shades
Andrew Hill · 1987
43 min · 6 tracks · bebop · hard bop · avant-garde jazz
A complex tapestry of avant-garde structures woven with rich melodies and intricate rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- dynamic flow with climactic moments
- rich melodies for deep listening
- intricate rhythms to explore
- in-order listening for cohesion
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward musical structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, 'Shades' marked Andrew Hill's return to the forefront of jazz after a long hiatus from recording. Following his acclaimed albums in the 1960s and 1970s, this album showcased Hill's innovative approach during a period when jazz was evolving into fusion and neo-bop styles. His unique compositional voice remained distinct, bridging traditional jazz elements with avant-garde sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Dolphy· Cecil Taylor· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Monk's Glimpse 4:36
- 2 Tripping 6:31
- 3 Chilly Mac 5:29
- 4 Ball Square 5:34
- 5 Domani 7:28
- 6 La Verne 13:43
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