Where Flamingos Fly
Gil Evans · 1981
46 min · 6 tracks · jazz fusion · free jazz · cool jazz
A lush tapestry of orchestral textures and intricate rhythms, blending jazz with evocative melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks lush orchestral textures throughout intricate rhythms for deep focus
- Context
- Released in 1981, 'Where Flamingos Fly' arrived during Gil Evans' later career, following his influential works in the 1960s and 70s. At this point, he was known for his innovative arrangements and collaborations, which helped shape the sound of jazz fusion. This album further showcased his ability to merge orchestral elements with jazz improvisation.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, free jazz, cool jazz
Where Flamingos Fly is an album by Gil Evans, released in 1981. A lush tapestry of orchestral textures and intricate rhythms, blending jazz with evocative melodies. This album is notable for its unique orchestration and has been praised for its complex structures and lush sounds. It reflects Evans' contributions to the jazz genre, influencing subsequent artists in the jazz fusion movement and receiving critical acclaim from publications like DownBeat. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Where Flamingos Fly sound like?
A lush tapestry of orchestral textures and intricate rhythms, blending jazz with evocative melodies. Rooted in jazz fusion and free jazz.
What makes Where Flamingos Fly by Gil Evans notable?
This album is notable for its unique orchestration and has been praised for its complex structures and lush sounds. It reflects Evans' contributions to the jazz genre, influencing subsequent artists in the jazz fusion movement and receiving critical acclaim from publications like DownBeat. Released in 1981, 'Where Flamingos Fly' arrived during Gil Evans' later career, following his influential works in the 1960s and 70s. At this point, he was known for his innovative arrangements and collaborations, which helped shape the sound of jazz fusion. This album further showcased his ability to merge orchestral elements with jazz improvisation.
Who is Where Flamingos Fly for?
Where Flamingos Fly works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, lush orchestral textures throughout and intricate rhythms for deep focus.
How many songs are on Where Flamingos Fly?
Where Flamingos Fly has 6 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Zee Zee Standout 11:03
- 2 Naña 4:43
- 3 Love Your Love 2:15
- 4 Jelly Rolls 5:36
- 5 Where Flamingos Fly Standout 5:17
- 6 El Matador Standout 17:30
Release Date
January 1, 1981
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
46 min 26 sec
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