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Ubatuba

Ingrid Laubrock · 2015

56 min · 6 tracks · avant-garde jazz · modern creative

A labyrinthine exploration of sound where avant-garde jazz meets hypnotic rhythms and intricate melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • labyrinthine sound explorations
  • hypnotic rhythms for focus
  • dynamic shifts in intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward listening
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon the release of 'Ubatuba', Ingrid Laubrock was gaining recognition in the avant-garde jazz scene, following her previous album 'Sleepthief' (2013). This album marked a significant step in her development as a composer and bandleader, showcasing her ability to blend complex structures with improvisational freedom.
Stylistic neighbors
Mary Halvorson· Evan Parker· Nels Cline

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Any Breathing Organism 10:27
  • 2 Homo Diluvii 5:55
  • 3 Hiccups 13:23
  • 4 Hall Of Mirrors 4:15
  • 5 Any Many 6:26
  • 6 Hypnic Jerk 15:41

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