Released 60 years ago
The Empty Foxhole
Ornette Coleman · 1966
38 min · 6 tracks · jazz
Avant-garde jazz intertwines with melodic improvisation, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound and emotion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady exploration of melodic improvisation
- immersive journey through soundscapes
- engaging in reflective listening sessions
- dynamic interplay between tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek traditional song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1966, 'The Empty Foxhole' marked Ornette Coleman's return to the studio after his acclaimed album 'Free Jazz'. At this time, Coleman was already a pivotal figure in the avant-garde jazz movement, pushing boundaries with his innovative approach to harmony and structure. This album further solidified his role as a leader in experimental jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Albert Ayler· John Coltrane· Cecil Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Good Old Days 6:49
- 2 The Empty Foxhole 3:20
- 3 Sound Gravitation 7:16
- 4 Freeway Express 8:18
- 5 Faithful 7:05
- 6 Zig Zag 5:57
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