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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