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Dead Words — Christopher Dammann Jazz CD

Dead Words by Shifting Paradigm is a CD collection by Chicago bassist and composer Christopher Dammann. Its description frames the music as spiritual contrafacts moving from bebop through free jazz, with deep swing, open improvisation, and compositional structure.

At a glance

  • Described as a collection of spiritual contrafacts, tracing a line from bebop through free jazz.
  • The listed musicians include Jim Baker, James Davis, Jon Irabagon, and Mike Reed.
  • The description characterizes the music as balancing swing, improvisation, and composition.
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Reference price: $13.98

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • The stated musical scope may appeal to listeners interested in jazz that connects composed material with open improvisation.
  • The listing identifies several accompanying musicians, giving buyers more context about the ensemble.

Technical specifications

3 specifications
Identity
BrandShifting Paradigm
Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed5.17 x 5.13 x 0.14 inches; 0.32 ounces
Disc information
Number of discs1

What to know before buying

  • The supplied description provides a stylistic overview but no track listing or running time, so check the selected listing if those details matter.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Jazz listeners interested in Chicago's creative music tradition and a stated mix of bebop, free jazz, and improvisation.
  • Collectors seeking a single-disc CD release.

Less suited to

  • Buyers who need a confirmed track list, running time, or a specific physical edition based on the supplied details.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of music is Dead Words?

The supplied description calls it a collection of spiritual contrafacts spanning bebop, free jazz, swing, improvisation, and composition.

Who is featured on Dead Words?

The listing identifies Christopher Dammann as the bassist and composer and names Jim Baker, James Davis, Jon Irabagon, and Mike Reed as featured musicians.

How many discs are listed?

The product details list one disc.

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