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The Tiny Bell Trio

Dave Douglas · 1994

55 min · 12 tracks · jazz

Innovative jazz textures intertwine with vibrant melodies, showcasing a playful yet introspective exploration of sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful yet introspective sound exploration
  • dynamic shifts in pacing
  • engaging melodies with depth
  • unexpected twists and turns

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer predictable, straightforward music
  • seeking instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'The Tiny Bell Trio' marked Dave Douglas's emergence as a significant voice in the jazz scene following his earlier work in the 1990s. This album came after his debut, 'Parallel Worlds' (1993), and established him as a leading figure in avant-garde jazz, pushing creative boundaries with his unique ensemble approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Chris Potter· Avishai Cohen· Maria Schneider

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Red Emma 5:01
  • 2 Punchy 5:03
  • 3 Road / Home 6:42
  • 4 Head-on Kouvlodsko 5:10
  • 5 The Drowned Girl 5:00
  • 6 La Belle Saison 0:43
  • 7 Song for my Father-in-law 5:52
  • 8 Shards 4:08
  • 9 Felijar 5:38
  • 10 Fille d'acier [Girl of Steel] 4:56
  • 11 Arabesque for Clarinet and Piano 4:05
  • 12 Czardas (trad. Hungarian) 3:15

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