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Tin Can Alley

Jack DeJohnette · 1981

47 min · 5 tracks · jazz fusion · new age music · free jazz

A vibrant fusion of free jazz and new age textures, flowing seamlessly through intricate rhythms and expansive melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1982, 'Tin Can Alley' marks a significant moment for Jack DeJohnette as it showcases his artistic evolution following the acclaimed 'Special Edition' in 1980. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation not just as a drummer but also as a bandleader and composer, further exploring the boundaries of jazz fusion.
Stylistic neighbors
Tony Williams· Chick Corea· Brian Blade

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tin Can Alley 10:49
  • 2 Pastel Rhapsody 14:34
  • 3 Riff Raff 6:58
  • 4 The Gri Gri Man 4:45
  • 5 I Know 10:19

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