The best Free Improvisation albums
of the 1970s.
Where to start with 1970–1979 free improvisation — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 1970s — free improvisation
Top picks from 1970–1979, ranked by where we would start.
Alexander von Schlippenbach
Pakistani Pomade
A kaleidoscopic exploration of sound that merges free jazz improvisation with avant-garde textures and unconventional structures.
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Evan Parker
Collective Calls (Urban) (Two Microphones)
A dense tapestry of unfettered improvisation, where raw saxophone textures intertwine with spontaneous rhythms in an exploration of urban soundscapes.
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Evan Parker
Monoceros
Exploratory soundscapes intertwine with improvisational chaos, creating a profound dialogue between silence and sonic explosion.
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Irène Schweizer
Hexensabbat
A wild tapestry of avant-garde jazz interwoven with folk motifs, challenging listeners to embrace spontaneity and improvisation.
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