Sirius Calling
Art Ensemble of Chicago · 2004
64 min · 14 tracks · free jazz
A vibrant tapestry of improvisation and sonic exploration, merging tradition with avant-garde jazz elements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- vibrant improvisation encourages active listening
- exploratory themes for curious minds
- for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Sirius Calling' marked a significant moment in the Art Ensemble of Chicago's career, coming after their celebrated works in the 1990s. This album continued their legacy of pushing boundaries within free jazz while showcasing their adaptability to contemporary sounds and themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Henry Threadgill· Anthony Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sirius Calling 3:27
- 2 Come on Y’all 4:10
- 3 Two-Twenty 2:23
- 4 He Took a Cab to Neptune 6:24
- 5 Everyday’s a Perfect Day 2:48
- 6 Till Autumn 6:07
- 7 Dance of Circles 5:39
- 8 Cruising With JJ 4:33
- 9 You Can’t Get Away 3:48
- 10 Taiko 8:48
- 11 There’s a Message for You 4:21
- 12 Slow Tenor and Bass 5:22
- 13 Voyage 3:32
- 14 The Council 3:30
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