This Appearing World cover

This Appearing World

Marilyn Crispell · 2011

40 min · 13 tracks · jazz

A delicate interplay of improvisation and structured motifs, revealing deep emotional landscapes within minimalist jazz.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • delicate improvisation for focused listening
  • introspective moments of quiet reflection
  • explorative journey through varied tempos

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat or fast-paced tracks
  • prefer structured, predictable formats

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'This Appearing World' is Marilyn Crispell's first album after joining the esteemed label ECM Records. By this point in her career, she had established herself as a significant voice in the avant-garde jazz scene, building on previous collaborations and solo work to further her exploration of sound and emotion.
Stylistic neighbors
Cecil Taylor· Paul Bley· Annette Peacock

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gentle Folk 3:39
  • 2 Snow Grind 2:47
  • 3 Missed Children 4:34
  • 4 Rumi Nation 4:02
  • 5 Paper Sand 3:05
  • 6 Here Seas Peak 2:11
  • 7 Tough Fairy, My Dear 4:57
  • 8 This Appearing World 3:46
  • 9 Meat Ox 2:22
  • 10 Trap 1:55
  • 11 Sine Language 1:02
  • 12 Isle and Light 1:18
  • 13 Quiet Night 5:01

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