Bounce cover

Bounce

Terence Blanchard · 2003

67 min · 9 tracks · opera · hard bop

A vibrant blend of hard bop and contemporary jazz, resonating with emotional depth and melodic complexity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • emotional depth in each track
  • for reflective afternoons
  • engaging melodies for focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening
  • want quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 5, 2003, 'Bounce' is Terence Blanchard's sixth studio album and reflects his transition into a prominent figure in modern jazz. Following his work on the score for Spike Lee's films, this album showcases his growth beyond traditional jazz boundaries, incorporating elements of orchestral music and personal expression.
Stylistic neighbors
Wynton Marsalis· Roy Hargrove· Kendrick Scott

Tracklist

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

  • 1 On the Verge 8:43
  • 2 Passionate Courage 6:32
  • 3 Fred Brown 7:42
  • 4 Nocturna 7:33
  • 5 Azania 6:04
  • 6 Footprints 7:31
  • 7 Transform 9:00
  • 8 Innocence 7:23
  • 9 Bounce / Let's Go Off 7:05

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