Product Code: WET30288012
Original price was: $40.00.$24.00Current price is: $24.00.Les Stances Sophie by the Art Ensemble of Chicago is a landmark fusion of avant-garde jazz, funk, and experimental composition. Recorded in 1970 as the soundtrack to Mosh Mizrahis French film of the same name, the album captures the group's peak creativity and fearless innovation. Fontella Bass delivers a powerhouse vocal on the opening track Theme de Yoyo, blending soul, rock, and free jazz into one of the groups most iconic performances. The rest of the album veers into abstract territorylayering spiritual improvisation, collective percussion, and unexpected melodic structures with nods to classical motifs and African rhythms.
The Art Ensemble of ChicagoLester Bowie, Malachi Favors, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell, and Don Moyecraft an unpredictable yet cohesive journey that remains one of their most accessible and revered recordings. The balance between groove-driven intensity and cerebral experimentation makes Les Stances Sophie a unique artifact that bridges popular appeal and avant-garde depth. Its a vivid example of how the ensemble pushed the boundaries of jazz while staying rooted in emotional expressiveness.
Reviews
Theme de Yoyo is one of the greatest fusion tracks of all timeblazing with funk energy and avant-garde fury. The Quietus
This album manages to be both intellectually challenging and deeply visceral. AllMusic
Les Stances Sophie remains a defining document of the Art Ensembles inventiveness and radical spirit. Pitchfork
One of the rare moments where free jazz crosses into irresistible funk without compromise. Mojo
A landmark in jazz soundtracks, overflowing with raw power and imagination. PopMatters
A1 Thme De Yoyo
A2 Thme De Cline
A3 Variations Sur Un Thme De Monteverdi (I)
B1 Variations Sur Un Thme De Monteverdi (Ii)
B2 Proverbes (I)
B3 Thme Amour Universal
B4 Thme Libre
B5 Proverbes (Ii)
