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2 Blues for Cecil

William Parker · 2022

70 min · 10 tracks · free jazz

A rich tapestry of improvisational dialogues layered over bluesy undertones, evoking deep emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional exploration
  • improvisational dialogues unfold gradually
  • deep resonance with varied intensity
  • reflective moments for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time '2 Blues for Cecil' was released in January 2022, William Parker had firmly established himself as a pioneering figure in free jazz, building on decades of innovative work. This album represents a continuation of his explorations into collective improvisation and deep musical narratives, following his previous collaborative projects and solo works that highlighted his virtuosic bass playing and compositional skills.
Stylistic neighbors
David S. Ware· Matthew Shipp· Sun Ra

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Improvisation No. 1 10:56
  • 2 Ballerina 6:32
  • 3 Blues for Cecil No. 1 10:09
  • 4 Improvisation No. 2 6:28
  • 5 Top, Bottom and What’s in the Middle 7:19
  • 6 Blues for Cecil No. 2 8:42
  • 7 Enrava Melody 5:33
  • 8 Overboard 5:51
  • 9 Machu Picchu 5:41
  • 10 My Funny Valentine 3:09

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