The albums that define
modern creative.
Our picks for where to start with modern creative — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
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The modern creative essentials
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Ingrid Laubrock
Strong Place
A rich tapestry of avant-garde jazz, interwoven with intricate rhythms and spontaneous improvisation that invites deep listening.
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Gil Evans
Golden Hair
A rich tapestry of orchestral jazz exploring modal harmonies and intricate arrangements with a sense of expansive freedom.
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Gil Evans
The Gil Evans Orchestra Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix
A lush orchestral reimagining of rock classics, blending jazz improvisation with the psychedelic nuances of Hendrix's music.
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Ingrid Laubrock
Roulette of the Cradle
A complex tapestry of avant-garde jazz intertwines with pop sensibilities, creating a mesmerizing soundscape of intricate rhythms and emotive melodies.
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Jim Black
Dogs of Great Indifference
An intricate blend of avant-garde jazz and post-rock, weaving together complex rhythms and textures that challenge conventional listening.
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Alan Silva
Take Some Risks
An expansive blend of improvisation and structured chaos, merging avant-garde jazz with inventive soundscapes.
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Tom Rainey
Float Upstream
A contemplative exploration of jazz standards, merging intricate improvisation with atmospheric textures and subtle emotional depth.
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Tom Rainey
Obbligato
A delicate interplay of intricate rhythms and lush harmonies, weaving together the spontaneity of avant-garde jazz with classic standards.
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Alan Silva
Luna Surface
An expansive tapestry of sound that merges free jazz improvisation with atmospheric textures, challenging conventional forms.
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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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Bobo Stenson
Serenity
An ethereal blend of delicate melodies and improvisational explorations, evoking a serene landscape of sound.
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Allison Miller
Nearness
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