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Tokyo Adagio

Charlie Haden · 2015

51 min · 6 tracks · free jazz ยท avant-garde jazz

A serene exploration of jazz, blending emotive melodies with intricate improvisation and a global sensibility.

Tokyo Adagio is an album by Charlie Haden, released in 2015. A serene exploration of jazz, blending emotive melodies with intricate improvisation and a global sensibility. The album is significant for its reflective compositions that showcase Haden's deep emotional expression and musical versatility. It received positive critical acclaim, highlighting its gentle yet profound approach to jazz, which resonated with both longtime fans and new listeners alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tokyo Adagio sound like?

A serene exploration of jazz, blending emotive melodies with intricate improvisation and a global sensibility. Rooted in free jazz and avant-garde jazz.

What makes Tokyo Adagio by Charlie Haden notable?

The album is significant for its reflective compositions that showcase Haden's deep emotional expression and musical versatility. It received positive critical acclaim, highlighting its gentle yet profound approach to jazz, which resonated with both longtime fans and new listeners alike. By the time 'Tokyo Adagio' was released in 2015, Charlie Haden had established himself as a pivotal figure in avant-garde and free jazz. This album came shortly after his collaborative works with notable artists and was part of his legacy of exploring multicultural influences in jazz.

How many songs are on Tokyo Adagio?

Tokyo Adagio has 6 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·51:49

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

  • 1 En la orilla del mundo (The Edge of the World) Standout 9:05
  • 2 My Love and I Standout 11:55
  • 3 When Will the Blues Leave Standout 8:30
  • 4 Sandino 5:47
  • 5 Solamente una vez (You Belong to My Heart) 9:13
  • 6 Transparence 7:19

Release Date

January 1, 2015

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

51 min 49 sec