The best Anthony Coleman albums

9 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.

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Our Beautiful Garden is Open

  1. 1
    Pushy Blueness

    Pushy Blueness

    2006

    A vibrant fusion of jazz and soul, weaving intricate melodies with rhythmic complexity and emotional depth.

  2. 2
    The Abysmal Richness of the Infinite Proximity of the Same

    The Abysmal Richness of the Infinite Proximity of the Same

    1998

    A labyrinth of avant-garde jazz intertwines with soul, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound that challenges traditional structures.

  3. 3
    Selfhaters

    Selfhaters

    1996

    A daring exploration of jazz and soul, infused with avant-garde elements that challenge traditional boundaries.

  4. 4
    Sephardic Tinge

    Sephardic Tinge

    1995

    An eclectic fusion of jazz and Eastern European folk, weaving intricate melodies with rich emotional depth.

  5. 5
    Freakish

    Freakish

    2009
  6. 6
    Lapidation

    Lapidation

    2007
  7. 7
    Our Beautiful Garden is Open

    Our Beautiful Garden is Open

    2002
  8. 8
    Shmutsige Magnaten

    Shmutsige Magnaten

    2006
  9. 9
    Morenica

    Morenica

    1998

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