Sophisticated Ladies
Charlie Haden · 2010
60 min · 12 tracks · free jazz · avant-garde jazz
A lush tapestry of jazz standards woven with heartfelt interpretations and intricate arrangements.
Sophisticated Ladies is an album by Charlie Haden, released in 2010. A lush tapestry of jazz standards woven with heartfelt interpretations and intricate arrangements. This album is notable for its richly textured interpretations of jazz standards, emphasizing Haden's artistry as a bassist and arranger. It received critical acclaim upon release, contributing to the resurgence of interest in jazz standards during the late 2000s and early 2010s, further solidifying Haden's legacy as a masterful interpreter of the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Sophisticated Ladies sound like?
A lush tapestry of jazz standards woven with heartfelt interpretations and intricate arrangements. Rooted in free jazz and avant-garde jazz.
What makes Sophisticated Ladies by Charlie Haden notable?
This album is notable for its richly textured interpretations of jazz standards, emphasizing Haden's artistry as a bassist and arranger. It received critical acclaim upon release, contributing to the resurgence of interest in jazz standards during the late 2000s and early 2010s, further solidifying Haden's legacy as a masterful interpreter of the genre. By the time 'Sophisticated Ladies' was released in 2010, Charlie Haden was a revered figure in jazz, known for his innovative work since the 1960s. This album came after a rich career, including collaborations with luminaries like Ornette Coleman and a deep engagement with both avant-garde and free jazz. It showcases Haden's commitment to honoring classic jazz forms while infusing them with his unique emotional depth.
How many songs are on Sophisticated Ladies?
Sophisticated Ladies has 12 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If I’m Lucky Standout 5:41
- 2 Sophisticated Lady Standout 4:28
- 3 Ill Wind 4:25
- 4 Today I Am a Man 5:23
- 5 My Love and I 4:14
- 6 Theme From “Markham” 4:40
- 7 Let’s Call It a Day 5:52
- 8 Angel Face Standout 4:08
- 9 A Love Like This 5:13
- 10 My Old Flame 5:35
- 11 Goodbye 5:48
- 12 Wahoo 4:52
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
60 min 19 sec
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