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The Moment's Energy

Evan Parker · 2009

67 min · 8 tracks · free jazz · free improvisation

A swirling tapestry of sound drawn from the depths of free improvisation and jazz exploration.

Why this album works

'The Moment's Energy' received critical acclaim for its daring improvisational approach, highlighting Parker’s ability to create dense soundscapes. It stands as a significant contribution to contemporary free jazz, influencing both peers and emerging artists within the genre.
Best for
long immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
Context
By 2009, Evan Parker was a well-established figure in the world of free jazz, known for his innovative saxophone techniques. 'The Moment's Energy' is part of his extensive discography that spans decades and showcases his continual evolution as an artist, following the acclaimed 'Toward the Margins' in 2007.
Stylistic neighbors
Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· John Coltrane

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Moment’s Energy - Part I Standout 9:30
  • 2 The Moment’s Energy - Part II 9:46
  • 3 The Moment’s Energy - Part III Standout 9:34
  • 4 The Moment’s Energy - Part IV 4:20
  • 5 The Moment’s Energy - Part V 9:23
  • 6 The Moment’s Energy - Part VI 8:12
  • 7 The Moment’s Energy - Part VII 11:14
  • 8 Incandescent Clouds Standout 5:05

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