The Ballad of the Fallen cover

The Ballad of the Fallen

Released

Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra was a curious beast. Taking shape during a turbulent point in history, as the Vietnam War was ravaging the sociopolitical landscape, the American bassist saw fit to make a statement. And while some have claimed he knew little about the claims he was staking, the music speaks for itself as a viable expression of community in a divided world. The band itself is a wonder, featuring such visionaries as Carla Bley (who also does all the arranging), Dewey Redman, and Paul Motian, among many others, exploring a sequence of freedom songs and original motifs.

Tyran Grillo

Recommended by

Suggestions
Angles of Repose cover

Angles of Repose

Barre Phillips, Mat Maneri, Joe Maneri
Far from Over cover

Far from Over

Vijay Iyer Sextet
Run the Gauntlet cover

Run the Gauntlet

Kris Davis, The Kris Davis Trio
Amaryllis cover

Amaryllis

Gary Peacock, Marilyn Crispell, Paul Motian
One Time Out cover

One Time Out

Paul Motian
Live at Birdland cover

Live at Birdland

Paul Motian, Brad Mehldau, Charlie Haden, Lee Konitz
On The Wing cover

On The Wing

Stephan Micus