Deep Free Jazz

Deep free jazz is an avant-garde subgenre that merges the boundless improvisation of free jazz with contemplative, often ambient textures and experimental soundscapes. Unlike traditional jazz which relies on set chord progressions and rhythm, deep free jazz delves into abstraction, eschewing standard form for immersive, sonic exploration. Artists within the genre, like Karl Berger and the Rova Saxophone Quartet, utilize a range of instruments, electronic effects, and unconventional playing techniques to create lush, multi-layered compositions. These pieces frequently blur the lines between composed and improvised music, inviting listeners into expansive aural terrains where mood and atmosphere are as integral as melody and harmony, offering a deeply introspective listening experience.

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After Dinner
Single - Released November 8, 2024

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Franz Koglmann
Glenn Weyant
Guigou Chenevier
Hugues Dufourt
Jan Boerman
Karl Berger
Keshavan Maslak
Marshall McLuhan
O Grupo
Rajesh Mehta
Roberto Musci
Rova Saxophone Quartet
Ruth Crawford Seeger
Sten Hanson
The Clifford Thornton New Art Ensemble
The Creed Taylor Orchestra
Roberto Musci
Ruth Crawford Seeger
Karl Berger
O Grupo
Franz Koglmann
The Creed Taylor Orchestra
Marshall McLuhan
Glenn Weyant
Rajesh Mehta
Rova Saxophone Quartet
Jan Boerman
The Clifford Thornton New Art Ensemble
Keshavan Maslak
Sten Hanson
Guigou Chenevier
Hugues Dufourt