What makes Back to the City by The Jazztet notable?

The album was well-received within the jazz community, revitalizing interest in The Jazztet and highlighting the group's ability to blend traditional jazz elements with contemporary influences. It further solidified their legacy as an important collective in the jazz genre, receiving recognition for its artistic merit and contributing to the resurgence of interest in classic jazz formats during the mid-1980s. Released in 1986, 'Back to the City' marked The Jazztet's return after a period of relative inactivity since their last album in 1967. At this time, the ensemble featured a mix of founding members and new talent, representing both a reunion and a fresh direction in their sound. This album showcased their ability to adapt to the evolving jazz landscape while staying true to their roots.

Who is Back to the City for?

Back to the City works well if you're into improvisational flair throughout, for focused listening and rich arrangements to explore.

How many songs are on Back to the City?

Back to the City has 6 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Released 40 years ago

Back to the City

The Jazztet · 1986

47 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of hard bop and smooth jazz, rich with improvisational flair and intricate arrangements.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

improvisational flair throughout
for focused listening
rich arrangements to explore
suitable for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced excitement
seek short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1986, 'Back to the City' marked The Jazztet's return after a period of relative inactivity since their last album in 1967. At this time, the ensemble featured a mix of founding members and new talent, representing both a reunion and a fresh direction in their sound. This album showcased their ability to adapt to the evolving jazz landscape while staying true to their roots.
Stylistic neighbors: Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis

Tracklist

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

1 Back to the City 7:54
2 From Dream to Dream 6:47
3 Write Soon 9:43
4 Vas Simeon 7:32
5 Speak Low 6:05
6 Without Delay/Time Speaks 9:43

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