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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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