Abstract

by The Joe Harriott Quintet

Abstract cover art

A landmark of European jazz, this album illustrates Joe Harriott's unique 'free form' concept, developed in Britain parallel to Ornette Coleman's innovations in the US. The music achieves freedom from fixed chord changes and meter while maintaining a strong sense of structure and melody.

Genres

  • Free Jazz
  • Avant-Garde Jazz
  • Post-Bop

Tracklist

  1. Subject
  2. Shadows
  3. Oleo
  4. Modal
  5. Tonal