I don’t care what anyone says, the more obscure jazz artists you know about, the cooler you are. Jazz has made a comeback in recent years, so having a basic knowledge of the major players is key to your social reputation (if you’re hanging out with the right people, that is). If you really want to separate yourself, it’s time to get to know some avant-garde jazz artists.
This isn’t a be-all-end-all list, but it considers players of different eras and will give you a good basis to jump-start your exploration into the world of weird jazz. Pick up all these albums on vinyl, check the liner notes, and buy more from all the side musicians while you’re at it. All these artists broke free from the confines of what jazz was “supposed” to be and forged ahead on their own path.
Here are 10 essential avant-garde jazz albums you need to own:
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\n \n 阿尔伯特·艾勒三重奏：精神统一
\n这张专辑的鼓手索尼·穆雷是第一批打破传统节奏限制，采用无约束演奏风格的音乐家之一，为独奏者创造了自由的空间。与大名鼎鼎的贝斯手加里·皮科克一起，他们创造了一个开放的音乐环境，让艾勒可以朝任何方向自由发挥。艾勒的萨克斯演奏完美地体现了音乐的魅力。他的音乐信息超越了音符的简单叠加；从乐器中流露出的是他的灵魂。他的旋律简单，却传达了每个音符中丰富的情感。尽管艾勒英年早逝（原因成谜），他的音乐作品却展现出一种成熟自信的声音，这一般需要数十年的积累才能获得。精神统一仍然是一张经典专辑，是任何对前卫爵士乐感兴趣的人必备之选。
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