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Change

Andrew Hill · 2007

55 min · 8 tracks · bebop ยท hard bop ยท avant-garde jazz

A rich tapestry of avant-garde jazz, weaving intricate melodies through emotional landscapes of violence and desire.

Why listen to this

Best for
wave-like emotional explorations introspective late-night journeys rich textures for deep listening
Context
Released in 2007, 'Change' marks Andrew Hill's return to the recording scene after a lengthy hiatus since his last album in 1999. This period saw Hill exploring profound themes through a blend of traditional jazz elements and avant-garde experimentation, solidifying his influence in the jazz community as a respected composer and pianist at the age of 75.
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bebop, hard bop, avant-garde jazz

Change is an album by Andrew Hill, released in 2007. A rich tapestry of avant-garde jazz, weaving intricate melodies through emotional landscapes of violence and desire. 'Change' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to jazz, showcasing Hill's mastery of complex arrangements. The album is noted for its introspective exploration of human emotions, making it a significant contribution to the avant-garde jazz genre, and it resonated with both critics and fans alike, earning praise in prominent publications. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Change sound like?

A rich tapestry of avant-garde jazz, weaving intricate melodies through emotional landscapes of violence and desire. Rooted in bebop and hard bop.

What makes Change by Andrew Hill notable?

'Change' received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to jazz, showcasing Hill's mastery of complex arrangements. The album is noted for its introspective exploration of human emotions, making it a significant contribution to the avant-garde jazz genre, and it resonated with both critics and fans alike, earning praise in prominent publications. Released in 2007, 'Change' marks Andrew Hill's return to the recording scene after a lengthy hiatus since his last album in 1999. This period saw Hill exploring profound themes through a blend of traditional jazz elements and avant-garde experimentation, solidifying his influence in the jazz community as a respected composer and pianist at the age of 75.

Who is Change for?

Change works well if you're into wave-like emotional explorations, introspective late-night journeys and rich textures for deep listening.

How many songs are on Change?

Change has 8 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·55:32

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Violence Standout 11:07
  • 2 Pain 3:53
  • 3 Illusion 5:54
  • 4 Hope Standout 7:17
  • 5 Lust 5:16
  • 6 Desire Standout 6:33
  • 7 Violence (alt. tk) 7:02
  • 8 Desire (alt. tk) 8:30

Release Date

January 1, 2007

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

55 min 32 sec