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what we live: quintet for a day - lisle ellis

Lisle Ellis - What We Live: Quintet For A Day (LP)

Lisle Ellis

1999
9 tracks
57 min
free jazz

What We Live: Quintet For A Day

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Product Description

Lisle Ellis' "What We Live: Quintet For A Day" is a captivating journey into the realms of free jazz and avant-garde music, released on January 1, 1999, under New World Records. This 57-minute album is a testament to Ellis' innovative spirit and her ability to push the boundaries of traditional jazz.

The album features a compelling tracklist, including standout pieces like "The Turquoise Lament (first synopsis)" and "The Big Hunt (fourth synopsis)," each offering a unique exploration of sound and rhythm. Ellis' mastery of her craft is evident in every note, as she seamlessly blends improvisation with structured composition.

"Quintet For A Day" is not just an album; it's an experience. From the opening notes of "A Brush With The Groove" to the final echoes of "Coda," Ellis takes the listener on a sonic adventure that challenges and delights in equal measure. The album's free jazz and avant-garde genres are woven together with Ellis' distinctive style, creating a soundscape that is both familiar and refreshingly new.

For fans of innovative jazz and those looking to explore the avant-garde, "What We Live: Quintet For A Day" is a must-listen. Lisle Ellis' visionary approach to music makes this album a standout in her discography and a highlight of the genre.

Tracks

A Brush With The GrooveDonald Robinson, Dave Douglas, Lisle Ellis, Wadada Leo Smith, Larry Ochs
4:57
Here TodayLarry Ochs, Dave Douglas, Lisle Ellis, Donald Robinson, Wadada Leo Smith
9:53
The Turquoise Lament (first synopsis)Wadada Leo Smith, Donald Robinson, Lisle Ellis, Dave Douglas, Larry Ochs
1:56
Yours and MineDave Douglas, Lisle Ellis, Wadada Leo Smith, Donald Robinson, Larry Ochs
14:56
The Undersized Shadow (synopsis three)Lisle Ellis, Larry Ochs, Donald Robinson, Wadada Leo Smith, Dave Douglas
3:49
The Big Hunt (fourth synopsis)Wadada Leo Smith, Lisle Ellis, Donald Robinson, Larry Ochs, Dave Douglas
2:32
The Blackbird (synopsis two)Donald Robinson, Lisle Ellis, Larry Ochs, Wadada Leo Smith, Dave Douglas
2:32
Gone TomorrowLarry Ochs, Wadada Leo Smith, Donald Robinson, Lisle Ellis, Dave Douglas
14:58
CodaDave Douglas, Larry Ochs, Lisle Ellis, Donald Robinson, Wadada Leo Smith
1:58

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Product specifications

Details

Album: What We Live: Quintet For A Day
Artist: Lisle Ellis
Album release date: 1 januari 1999
Label: New World Records
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 57 min
Tracks: 9 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Free jazz
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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