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Pharoah Sanders
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Electric Masada
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Electric Masada led by John Zorn combines the raw power and manic speed of Naked City, the improvisational edge of Cobra and the spiritual … read moreElectric Masada led by John Zorn combines the raw power and manic speed of Naked City, the improvisational edge of Cobra and the spiritual lyricism of the Masada songbook. The band features: Cyro Baptista on Percussion Joey Baron on Dru… read moreElectric Masada led by John Zorn combines the raw power and manic speed of Naked City, the improvisational edge of Cobra and the spiritual lyricism of the Masada songbook. The band features: Cyro Baptista on Percussion Joey Baron on Drums Trevor Dunn on Bass Ikue Mori on Electronics Marc Ribot o… read more -
Dave Holland
111,880 listeners
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Jackie McLean
168,587 listeners
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Jimmy Giuffre
42,887 listeners
James Peter Giuffre (April 26, 1921 – April 24, 2008) was an American jazz composer, arranger and saxophone and clarinet player. He is nota… read moreJames Peter Giuffre (April 26, 1921 – April 24, 2008) was an American jazz composer, arranger and saxophone and clarinet player. He is notable for his development of forms of jazz which allowed for free interplay between the musicians, a… read moreJames Peter Giuffre (April 26, 1921 – April 24, 2008) was an American jazz composer, arranger and saxophone and clarinet player. He is notable for his development of forms of jazz which allowed for free interplay between the musicians, anticipating forms of free improvisation. Born in Dallas, Tex… read more -
The Peter Brötzmann Octet
13,478 listeners
Allmusic wrote about The Peter Brötzmann Octet's single album (Machine Gun), "This historic free jazz album is a heavy-impact so… read moreAllmusic wrote about The Peter Brötzmann Octet's single album (Machine Gun), "This historic free jazz album is a heavy-impact sonic assault so aggressive it still knocks listeners back on their heels decades later. Recorded in… read moreAllmusic wrote about The Peter Brötzmann Octet's single album (Machine Gun), "This historic free jazz album is a heavy-impact sonic assault so aggressive it still knocks listeners back on their heels decades later. Recorded in May 1968, Machine Gun captures some top European improviser… read more -
Charles Mingus
907,011 listeners
Charles Mingus (22nd April 1922 – 5th January 1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist from Los Angeles. He was also known for his activism against racial injustice. Mingus' legacy is notable: he is ranked among the finest composers and performers in j… read more -
Alice Coltrane
318,784 listeners
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