The best Jack DeJohnette albums
19 records, ordered by how much we can tell you about each one — not by chart position.
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In Movement
2016
This album showcases DeJohnette's fusion of jazz styles with intricate rhythms, providing a cohesive and accessible introduction to his work.
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Music from the Hearts of the Masters
2005
Kora lines and percussion meet in a fluid conversation between West African tradition and jazz improvisation.
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Pictures
1977
A fluid tapestry of free jazz and experimental textures, weaving intricate rhythms with ethereal soundscapes.
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The Jack DeJohnette Piano Album
1985
An intricate exploration of melody and rhythm, merging jazz improvisation with contemplative piano textures.
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Oneness
1997
A transcendent blend of free jazz and ethereal soundscapes, inviting listeners into an expansive auditory journey.
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Sound Travels
2012
A meditative fusion of free jazz and new age textures, blending improvisation with rhythmic exploration.
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New Directions
1978
A vibrant blend of free jazz and fusion, navigating complex rhythms and improvisational flights with a fluid grace.
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Special Edition
1980
A vibrant blend of free jazz improvisation and structured compositions, deeply rooted in the exploration of rhythm and melody.
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Sorcery
1974
A sweeping exploration of improvisation blending jazz, ethereal textures, and rhythmic complexity into a transcendent soundscape.
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Tin Can Alley
1981
A vibrant fusion of free jazz and rhythmic exploration that dances between structure and improvisation.
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The DeJohnette Complex
1969
A vibrant tapestry of free jazz explorations interwoven with rhythmic complexities and delicate melodic themes.
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Dancing with Nature Spirits
1996
A transcendent blend of free jazz and new age textures that invites listeners into a meditative soundscape.
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Have You Heard?
1970
Innovative free jazz textures intertwine with fluid rhythms, creating a sonic exploration that transcends conventional boundaries.
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Inflation Blues
1983
A vibrant fusion of free jazz and improvisation, weaving complex rhythms with ethereal melodies.
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New Directions in Europe
A vibrant tapestry of rhythmic exploration and intricate melodies, weaving together elements of free jazz and world music influences.
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Music for the Fifth World
1993
A vibrant fusion of free jazz and spiritual themes, weaving together complex rhythms and melodic improvisation.
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Parallel Realities
1990
A sonic tapestry weaving together intricate rhythms, ethereal melodies, and improvisational freedom that transcends traditional jazz boundaries.
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Extra Special Edition
1995
A vibrant tapestry of free jazz and fusion, merging intricate rhythms with ethereal melodies and improvisational flair.
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New Rags
1977
A vibrant fusion of free jazz and rhythmic exploration, layered with intricate melodies and a sense of spontaneous improvisation.
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In Movement Start here
2016
A masterful blend of improvisational spirit and intricate compositions, weaving together jazz traditions with contemporary explorations.