The albums that define
experimental big band.
Our picks for where to start with experimental big band — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The experimental big band essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Alan Silva
Take Some Risks
A sprawling exploration of improvisation, merging avant-garde jazz with experimental soundscapes and unpredictable rhythms.
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Alan Silva
H.Con.Res.57/Treasure Box
A sprawling exploration of improvisation, weaving together avant-garde textures and intricate sonic landscapes.
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Alan Silva
Seasons
An avant-garde tapestry of free jazz, weaving intricate improvisations with expansive sonic landscapes.
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Alan Silva
Luna Surface
A sprawling exploration of sound where dissonance and harmony intertwine in an expansive jazz landscape.
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