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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 7949
7 19 15841
8 19 29388
9 34 76543
10 15 1734
11 10 2031
12 32 87072
13 41 190460
14 7 3966
15 10 2616
16 14 4482
17 30 10240
18 9 1834
19 6 3184
20 8 1839
21 7 1415
22 28 37136
23 45 186317
24 6 2236
25 4 885
26 23 33314
27 32 20441
28 18 5148
29 12 1007
30 23 26561
31 9 2288
32 19 2406
33 14 1887
34 14 2311
35 17 9094
36 8 3530
37 32 58942
38 14 9368
39 15 6290
40 10 2112
41 13 8126
42 20 32176
43 8 1905
44 10 4904
45 8 5584
46 9 11341
47 6 2841
48 9 5034
49 24 17823
50 25 4380
51 6 5101
52 6 3288
53 10 3138
54 5 2507
55 15 12185
56 10 4086
57 21 2977
58 64 1618183
59 19 2873
60 16 10833
61 20 19240
62 6 1098
63 4 590
64 4 2
65 6 4032
66 16 6188
67 18 8214
68 16 15053
69 12 5644
70 17 11826
71 13 7333
72 13 6901
73 5 1725
74 48 124560
75 13 1951
76 11 3258
77 12 2209
78 6 1365
79 7 946
80 5 1382
81 4 1381
82 36 48321
83 38 48215
84 34 31432
85 33 50352
86 5 1338
87 14 10428
88 27 3334
89 17 5258
90 16 12592
91 7 4118
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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