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Genre: free jazz

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Free jazz is a genre of music that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by its improvisational and experimental nature. It often features unconventional rhythms, dissonant harmonies, and extended techniques on traditional instruments. Free jazz musicians prioritize spontaneity and creativity over structure and form, resulting in unpredictable and dynamic performances. This genre has been associated with social and political movements, and has been used as a means of expressing dissent and challenging the status quo.


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Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Vibraphone, Harp, Violin, Drum Kit, Clarinet, Double Bass, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals, French Horn, Keyboard/Piano, Cello, Flute, Oboe

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Most popular free jazz albums

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Ptah The El Daoud
1996
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A Love Supreme
1965
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DJ-Kicks (Motor City Drum Ensemble) [DJ Mix]
2011
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Eastern Sounds
1961
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The Black Saint And The Sinner Lady
1963
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Things Have Got To Change
1971
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My Name Is Albert Ayler
1963
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The Shape Of Jazz To Come
1959
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Cloudward
2024
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Rip Rig And Panic / Now Please Don't You Cry Beautiful Edith
1990
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Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly! Fly!
2014

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List of free jazz artists

Here is a list of free jazz artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the free jazz genre. You can find out what free jazz genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 45 155425
2 47 455580
3 41 87568
4 34 129734
5 23 2139
6 16 7953
7 19 15852
8 19 29400
9 34 76627
10 15 1736
11 32 87072
12 41 190533
13 10 2033
14 7 3973
15 10 2620
16 14 4483
17 9 1834
18 29 10257
19 6 3185
20 8 1840
21 7 1410
22 28 37144
23 45 186317
24 6 2236
25 4 888
26 23 33330
27 12 1007
28 18 5148
29 23 26577
30 19 2407
31 9 2289
32 14 1888
33 14 2311
34 17 9100
35 8 3531
36 14 9373
37 32 58962
38 15 6290
39 10 2027
40 13 8126
41 20 32212
42 8 1911
43 10 4904
44 8 5585
45 9 11341
46 6 2843
47 9 5038
48 24 17828
49 25 4380
50 6 3288
51 6 5103
52 10 3143
53 5 2508
54 10 4086
55 64 1618667
56 15 12185
57 21 2977
58 19 2874
59 20 19250
60 16 10840
61 6 1098
62 4 590
63 6 4032
64 4 2
65 16 6201
66 17 15056
67 18 8214
68 12 5644
69 13 7333
70 17 11829
71 48 124560
72 5 1726
73 13 6901
74 13 1951
75 11 3258
76 12 2209
77 6 1365
78 7 946
79 4 1381
80 5 1383
81 36 48338
82 38 48240
83 35 31668
84 33 50367
85 5 1338
86 14 10434
87 32 20637
88 27 3334
89 17 5258
90 16 12593
91 7 4123
92 32 9336
93 7 1692
94 28 15663
95 10 1727
96 25 30808
97 12 1742
98 17 5687
99 11 8181
100 5 2372

free jazz playlist created by Chosic

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