Bacchanal cover

Bacchanal

Gábor Szabó · 1968

33 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A vibrant tapestry of jazz fusion, blending Eastern European melodies with lush, psychedelic arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journeys
  • immersive listening experience
  • vibrant, lush soundscapes
  • reflective afternoon moods

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1968, Gábor Szabó was at a pivotal moment in his career, following the success of his earlier works like 'Spellbinder' (1966). 'Bacchanal' marked his artistic evolution into more experimental territory, showcasing a blend of jazz with pop and psychedelic influences that would define much of his later work. This album solidified Szabó's reputation as a unique voice in the jazz genre during the late 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Metheny· Jim Hall· John McLaughlin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Three King Fishers 4:49
  • 2 Love Is Blue 4:19
  • 3 Theme From Valley of the Dolls 3:51
  • 4 Bacchanal 4:58
  • 5 Sunshine Superman 3:46
  • 6 Some Velvet Morning 5:25
  • 7 The Look of Love 3:18
  • 8 The Divided City 3:20

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