with Jesse Sharps, Adele Sebastian, Horace Tapscott, etc
Style: Experimental Big Band, Spiritual Jazz, Avant-Garde Jazz
Vibes: Communal, Uplifting, Ecstatic, Triumphant, Driving, Spiritual, Energetic, Cathartic, Complex, Groovy, Passionate, Warm
Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra – Flight 17 Read More »
featuring Deantoni Parks, Austin Peralta, Thundercat, Kamasi Washington, DOMi & JD Beck, Jeff Parker, Carlos Niño, Bennie Maupin, Jamael Dean, Jamire Williams, Josh Johnson, Brandon Coleman, Devin Daniels, Lara Somogyi, Liza Wallace, Sara Andon, Alison Bjorkedal, Ambrose Akinmusire, Dexter Story & more
Style: Cosmic Chamber-Jazz, Progressive Exotica, Jazz Fusion, Third Stream
Vibes: Ethereal, Mystical, Cosmic, Immersive, Communal, Epic, Colorful, Flowing, Contemplative, Fantasy, Reflective, Spiritual, Eclectic
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – Les Jardins Mystiques Vol. 1 Read More »
Style: Cosmic Jazz, Avant-Garde Big Band
Vibe: Mysterious, Nocturnal, Serpentine, Cosmic, Chaotic, Intertwined, Apocalyptic, Sci-Fi
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Collective Improvisation, Atmospheric
Sun Ra and His Astro Infinity Arkestra – Pathways to Unknown Worlds Read More »
Style: Post-Bop, Progressive Big Band
Vibe: Elegant, Romantic, Nocturnal, Bustling, Passionate, Warm, Complex, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Progressive, Dense, Technical, Acoustic, Improvisation, Lush, Melodic
Charles Mingus – Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Read More »
Style: Experimental Big Band, Avant-Garde Jazz, Flamenco
Vibe: Mournful, Communal, Political, Anthemic, Conceptual, Conscious, Liberation, Sombre, Traditional
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Suite, Acoustic, Complex, Dynamic, Thematic Improvisation, Instrumental, Orchestral, political, Technical
Charlie Haden / Liberation Music Orchestra – Ballad of the Fallen Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Big Band, Spiritual Jazz, Vocal Jazz (A2)
Vibe: Spiritual, Communal, Epic, Passionate, Active Listening, Energetic, Religious, Triumphant
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Complex, Dense, Acoustic, Thematic, Improvisation, Melodic, Technical, Orchestral
Horace Tapscott & the Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra – The Call Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Big Band, Arabic/Egyptian Folk, Psychedelic Jazz
Vibe: Intense, Sombre, Cathartic, Psychedelic, Complex, Ritualistic, Communal
Musical Qualities: Dense, Progressive, Dissonant, Acoustic, Percussive
Instrumentation: Santur, Upright Bass, Piano, Saxophones, Vocals, Percussion, Drums, Clarinet, Flute, Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello), Keyboards, Synthesizer, lap Steel Guitar, Electronics, Harp
Land of Kush – Sand Enigma Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Jazz, Experimental Big Band
Vibe: Cosmic, Energetic, Passionate, Colorful
Musical Attributes: Complex, Dynamic, Progressive, Suite, Polyrhythmic, Spoken Word
Rob Mazurek’s Exploding Star Orchestra – Dimensional Stardust Read More »
Released in 1965 on Jazz Workshop (Mingus’ own label) Numbered 1966 pressing Recorded in 1964 at the Monterey Jazz Festival Format: LPx2
Charles Mingus – Mingus at Monterey Read More »
Originally released in 1963 on Impulse! Records 1974 reissue, blue/green label Format: LP
Mingus – The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady Read More »
Released in 1968 on JCOA Records Format: LPx2, includes 12″ booklet
Michael Mantler – The Jazz Composer’s Orchestra Read More »
Released in 1972 on Columbia Records Late 70’s/Early 80’s Reissue Format: LP Recommended Tracks A1 – The Shoes of the Fisherman’s Wife are some Jive Ass Slippers (Bombastic, Dense, Energetic, Complex) B1 – Hobo Ho (Dramatic, Progressive, Energetic) B2 – The Chill of Death (Dramatic, Poetic, Spoken Word)
Charles Mingus – Let My Children Hear Music Read More »
Released in 1961 on Impulse Records Format: LP
Gil Evans – Out of the Cool Read More »
Released on Capitol Records in 1969 2000 Pressing Format: LP
David Axelrod – Songs of Experience Read More »
Released in 1973 on Blue Thumb Records Format: LP, Quadrophonic Pressing
Sun Ra – Space is the Place Read More »
Kamasi Washington and his band The Next Step, pick up where their forefathers and mothers left off by making spiritual jazz that respects the jazz canon without getting stuck in the past. This album ranges from free to groovy to melodic without losing sight of its mission. The inclusion of such a large band, an orchestra, a choir, and even a turntablist allows an infinite, colorful array of tonal and dynamic possibilities.
Kamasi Washington – The Epic Read More »
“The music in this album is dedicated to creating a better world; a world without war and killing, without racism, without poverty and exploitation; a world where men of all governments realize the vital importance of life and strive to protect it rather than destroy it. We hope to see a new society of enlightenment and wisdom where creative thought becomes the dominant force in all people’s lives” – Charlie Haden
Charlie Haden – Liberation Music Orchestra Read More »
