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BLUE Nights

Bruford Levin Upper Extremities · 2000

106 min · 16 tracks · blues

A labyrinth of intricate rhythms and ethereal melodies that weave through the jazz and progressive rock landscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Original Sin — This track showcases the band's ability to merge complex time signatures with melodic themes, highlighting Torn's atmospheric guitar work alongside Bruford's dynamic drumming.
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    Cobalt Canyons — With its shifting tempos and rich textures, this track exemplifies the group's exploratory spirit, making it a standout piece in their catalog.
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    Picnic on Vesuvius — The extended length allows for deep improvisation, demonstrating how the band navigates musical conversation while maintaining cohesion amidst complexity.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Piercing Glances 7:50
  • 2 Etude Revisited 5:28
  • 3 Palace of Pearls 5:59
  • 4 Original Sin 8:13
  • 5 Dentures of the Gods 6:26
  • 6 Deeper Blue 6:31
  • 7 Cobalt Canyons 7:29

Disc 2

  • 1 Fin de Siecle 5:48
  • 2 Picnic on Vesuvius 9:29
  • 3 Cerulean Sea 7:05
  • 4 Bent Taqasim 2:07
  • 5 Torn DrumBass 3:34
  • 6 Cracking the Midnight Glass 6:53
  • 7 Presidents Day 6:46
  • 8 3 Minutes of Pure Entertainment 11:03
  • 9 Outer Blue 6:06

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