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Always Say Goodbye

Charlie Haden · 1993

70 min · 15 tracks · free jazz · avant-garde jazz

A meditative blend of jazz and avant-garde textures, featuring heartfelt melodies and introspective improvisation.

Always Say Goodbye is an album by Charlie Haden, released in 1993. A meditative blend of jazz and avant-garde textures, featuring heartfelt melodies and introspective improvisation. This album is noteworthy for its seamless fusion of jazz traditions with Haden's innovative approach, earning critical acclaim across multiple publications. It showcases Haden's ongoing influence on the avant-garde jazz scene, which has inspired countless musicians seeking to blend genres and explore new sonic territories. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Always Say Goodbye sound like?

A meditative blend of jazz and avant-garde textures, featuring heartfelt melodies and introspective improvisation. Rooted in free jazz and avant-garde jazz.

What makes Always Say Goodbye by Charlie Haden notable?

This album is noteworthy for its seamless fusion of jazz traditions with Haden's innovative approach, earning critical acclaim across multiple publications. It showcases Haden's ongoing influence on the avant-garde jazz scene, which has inspired countless musicians seeking to blend genres and explore new sonic territories. By 1993, Charlie Haden was already an established figure in jazz, known for his work with the Ornette Coleman Quartet and his solo projects. 'Always Say Goodbye' marked his return to a more personal expression after a series of collaborative albums. This release emphasized his distinct voice as a bassist and composer during a period when he was exploring deeper emotional narratives in music.

How many songs are on Always Say Goodbye?

Always Say Goodbye has 15 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·70:04

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Introduction 0:57
  • 2 Always Say Goodbye Standout 6:37
  • 3 Nice Eyes 5:04
  • 4 Relaxin’ at Camarillo Standout 3:59
  • 5 Sunset Afternoon 4:13
  • 6 My Love And I (Love Song From Apache) 3:21
  • 7 Alone Together Standout 5:22
  • 8 Our Spanish Love Song 6:08
  • 9 Background Music 4:46
  • 10 Ou Es-Tu, Mon Amour? (Where Are You, My Love?) 6:47
  • 11 Avenue of Stars 5:54
  • 12 Low Key Lightly (Variation On The Theme Of Hero To Zero) 4:53
  • 13 Celia 5:00
  • 14 Everything Happens to Me 6:24
  • 15 Ending 0:34

Release Date

January 1, 1993

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

70 min 4 sec