Solo 3
Roscoe Mitchell · 2003
171 min · 38 tracks · jazz
A labyrinth of improvisation that intertwines avant-garde jazz with experimental soundscapes and rich textural exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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November 18, 2000 — This nearly twenty-minute piece serves as a centerpiece for the album, illustrating Mitchell’s mastery of extended form and his unique voice on soprano saxophone.
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1999 / 2002 — The interplay between flute and percussion cages creates a meditative soundscape that exemplifies Mitchell's ability to fuse disparate elements into cohesive musical narratives.
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A Dim Distant World — This track offers an evocative exploration of texture through percussion alone, highlighting Mitchell's innovative approaches to rhythm and atmosphere in composition.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive listening for deep focus
- exploratory soundscapes with patience
- abstract improvisation for adventurous ears
- long-form pieces inviting contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeks instant gratification
- prefers structured, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2003, Roscoe Mitchell was a seasoned innovator in the jazz world, celebrated for his avant-garde approach and as a founding member of the Art Ensemble of Chicago. 'Solo 3' arrived after a prolific period of experimental works, showcasing Mitchell's continued evolution as a solo artist and his exploration of unconventional instrumentation and structure.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Threadgill· Ornette Coleman· Anthony Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Little Big Horn 2 (For Bb Bass and Eb Sopranino Saxophones) 4:29
- 2 November 18, 2000 (For Bb Soprano Saxophone) 19:48
- 3 1999 / 2002 (For Flute and Percussion Cage) 8:46
- 4 Tech Ritter and the Megabytes / Improvisation (For Two Altos, Tenor and Bass Saxophones) 2:22
- 5 November 17, 2000 18:33
- 6 A Dim Distant World (For Percussion Cage) 3:30
- 7 Tech Ritter and the Megabytes / Composition (For Alto, Soprano, Tenor and Bass Saxophones) 2:15
Disc 2
- 1 Nemus 7:00
- 2 Beyond Neptune 5:10
- 3 The Kyper Belt 6:51
- 4 Miranda 7:00
- 5 As the Sun Went Down He Would Look Up 5:03
- 6 Icy Pearls 1:18
- 7 The Great Red Spot 10:29
- 8 The Forgotten Players of the Solar System 4:41
- 9 Methane Snow 2:01
- 10 Frozen in Time 4:47
Disc 3
- 1 Horn Bell and Drum 1:40
- 2 Clear Pictures 2:38
- 3 The Park 3:58
- 4 The Mercurians 2:26
- 5 Clocks 2:43
- 6 A Surface Covered With Cracks 4:12
- 7 Meteor 2:58
- 8 Rings 1:52
- 9 Some Flowers Were Seen 2:13
- 10 Rock Number 84001 2:19
- 11 An Ambiguous Sign of Life 2:50
- 12 On Rolling Hills 4:42
- 13 Jump 1:31
- 14 Green Sky 0:43
- 15 One Two and Red Blew 1:25
- 16 Truly 3:05
- 17 It Was Only a Nebula Away 5:27
- 18 Next Stop Titan 2:15
- 19 At Corona’s End 2:18
- 20 Dust 3:35
- 21 Sailing 2:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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