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
Treasure Island cover

Treasure Island

Keith Jarrett
Of Human Feelings cover

Of Human Feelings

Ornette Coleman
Hymns/Spheres cover

Hymns/Spheres

Keith Jarrett
The Third Decade cover

The Third Decade

Art Ensemble of Chicago
Etudes cover

Etudes

Ron Carter
Nan Madol cover

Nan Madol

Edward Vesala
Target or Flag cover

Target or Flag

The Vandermark 5
Life Metal cover

Life Metal

Sunn O)))
What It Is cover

What It Is

Clifford Jordan, Mal Waldron, Dannie Richmond, Cecil McBee