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Lennie Tristano · 1955

Context

On this track, Lennie Tristano superimposed piano tracks and altered the tape speed, which drew criticism when the album was released in 1956. He owned it as a studio choice. The album, half of which relies on these techniques, is considered a major achievement of the pianist and of the cool school.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Tristano School. Among the origins and influences of Tristano School: Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Intuition (1949)
• Digression (1949)

Sources

• EN: Lennie Tristano (album)

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