Tone Dialing
Ornette Coleman · 1995
66 min · 16 tracks · jazz
A fluid exploration of texture and melody, merging avant-garde jazz with an intimate emotional core.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional exploration
- intimate moments of reflection
- dynamic shifts in mood
- fluid textures to immerse in
- thoughtful listening over time
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1995, Ornette Coleman was already a pioneering figure in jazz, known for his groundbreaking work since the late 1950s. 'Tone Dialing' marks his return to recording after a five-year hiatus, showcasing his continued evolution as an artist while expanding on his unique harmonic language.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Albert Ayler· John Coltrane· Cecil Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Street Blues 5:01
- 2 Search for Life 7:39
- 3 Guadalupe 4:08
- 4 Bach Prelude 5:41
- 5 Sound Is Everywhere 3:34
- 6 Miguel's Fortune 6:06
- 7 La Capella 4:32
- 8 OAC 2:48
- 9 If I Knew as Much About You (as You Know About Me) 2:33
- 10 When Will I See You Again 2:47
- 11 Kathelin Gray 4:38
- 12 Badal 4:36
- 13 Tone Dialing 1:50
- 14 Family Reunion 4:07
- 15 Local Instinct 2:56
- 16 Ying Yang 2:56
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