47th Street
Malachi Thompson · 1998
70 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz improvisation and structured compositions that pays homage to the genre's rich history.
Top tracks — play these first
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47th Street — The title track serves as a powerful opening statement, combining intricate melodies with a rhythmic drive that encapsulates Thompson's artistic vision.
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Some Freebop for Monk — This track is a tribute to Thelonious Monk, showcasing Thompson’s skillful interplay between free jazz elements and bop traditions, illustrating his versatility.
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African Sun Dance — A highlight of the album that incorporates African rhythms and motifs, this track demonstrates Thompson's ability to fuse diverse cultural influences into his music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 47th Street 7:17
- 2 Is It Not True, Simply Because You Cannot Believe It? 7:56
- 3 X 4:44
- 4 CJ’s Blues 5:07
- 5 Some Freebop for Monk 13:56
- 6 Miyako 6:43
- 7 African Sun Dance 8:18
- 8 Mystery of Jaaz: Discovery, the House of Jazz 3:33
- 9 Mystery of Jaaz: An Elevated Cry 8:07
- 10 Mystery of Jaaz: Lamentation and The Harmony of Yah 5:06
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