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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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