Vernal Equinox
Jon Hassell · 1977
52 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A mesmerizing blend of ambient textures and world rhythms that transports the listener to ethereal landscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal landscapes of sound
- gradual build to climax
- immersive headphone exploration
- late-night reflective moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1977, Jon Hassell was already establishing himself as a pioneering figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, following his influential album 'Earthquake Island' in 1975. 'Vernal Equinox' marks a significant evolution in his sound, integrating elements of global music and electronic experimentation that would define his later works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tangerine Dream· Brian Eno· Ryuichi Sakamoto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Toucan Ocean 3:58
- 2 Viva Shona 7:10
- 3 Hex 6:31
- 4 Blues Nile 10:07
- 5 Vernal Equinox 22:05
- 6 Caracas Night September 11, 1975 2:13
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