The best Free Improvisation albums
of the 2010s.
Where to start with 2010–2019 free improvisation — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2010s — free improvisation
Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.
Merzbow
Full of Hell & Merzbow
A relentless barrage of harsh noise and drone, merging chaotic textures with unsettling soundscapes that challenge conventional listening.
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Evan Parker
Rex, Wrecks & XXX
A sprawling exploration of sound where dissonance meets intricate improvisation, creating a labyrinthine auditory experience.
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Evan Parker
What/If/They Both Could Fly
A sprawling exploration of sound where improvisation breathes life into complex, layered textures and unexpected sonic pathways.
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Bobo Stenson
Contra la Indecisión
A fluid interplay of intricate melodies and spontaneous improvisation, blending jazz and contemporary influences in a uniquely expressive soundscape.
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Bobo Stenson
Indicum
Meditative textures weave through intricate improvisations, creating an immersive soundscape that blurs the line between jazz and contemporary classical.
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Merzbow
Spiral Right / Spiral Left
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