Snake Johnson
Ted Curson · 1981
42 min · 6 tracks · jazz
An experimental fusion of bebop rhythms and avant-garde improvisation, challenging traditional jazz boundaries with playful spontaneity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Snake Johnson — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos with its bold experimentation and intricate melodies, setting the stage for Curson’s exploration of sound.
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Searching for the Blues — This track merges traditional blues elements with innovative improvisation, illustrating Curson's ability to bridge genres while maintaining emotional depth.
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LSD, Take a Holiday — The playful title and whimsical composition reflect Curson's avant-garde approach, pushing the boundaries of jazz while inviting listeners to experience a sense of liberation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful spontaneity in each track
- long improvisational explorations
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- intriguing narratives through sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- want predictable listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, Snake Johnson is Ted Curson's first album in a decade since The New Arrival in 1971. At this point, Curson was navigating a resurgence in his career, exploring more avant-garde approaches while still rooted in the jazz tradition he had long championed.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Don Cherry· Ornette Coleman· Charles Tolliver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Snake Johnson 7:25
- 2 Searching for the Blues 5:33
- 3 Blue Piccolo 10:40
- 4 Dwackdo Mun Fudalik 7:01
- 5 Marjo 6:40
- 6 LSD, Take a Holiday 5:25
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