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America's National Parks

Wadada Leo Smith · 2016

96 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A sweeping exploration of America’s natural landscapes through evocative jazz improvisation and nuanced storytelling.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sweeping explorations of nature
  • patient unfolding of narratives
  • immersive soundscapes for reflection
  • evocative storytelling through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, quick tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'America's National Parks' was released in 2016, Wadada Leo Smith was already an established figure in avant-garde jazz, known for his innovative compositions and collaborations. This album followed his critically acclaimed works, including the notable 'The Great Lakes' (2015), and further solidified his commitment to blending music with environmental themes.
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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 New Orleans: The National Culture Park USA 1718 20:59
  • 2 Eileen Jackson Southern,1920-2002: A Literary National Park 9:40
  • 3 Yellowstone: The First National Park and the Spirit of America – The Mountains, Super-Volcano Caldera and Its Ecosystem 1872 12:35

Disc 2

  • 1 The Mississippi River: Dark and Deep Dreams Flow the River – a National Memorial Park c. 5000 BC 31:07
  • 2 Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks: The Giant Forest, Great Canyon, Cliffs, Peaks, Waterfalls and Cave Systems 1890 6:46
  • 3 Yosemite: The Glaciers, the Falls, the Wells and the Valley of Goodwill 1890 15:24

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