Brand Spankin' New
Wayne Horvitz · 1998
45 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A kaleidoscopic blend of jazz fusion textures interwoven with experimental improvisation and vibrant rhythmic explorations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Slide By — This opening track sets the tone with its intricate melodies and expansive improvisational sections, encapsulating the album's adventurous spirit.
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Brand Spankin' New — The title track showcases Horvitz's ability to merge complex rhythms with accessible melodies, exemplifying the album's core themes of innovation.
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Electric Sandworm — This track features dynamic shifts in tempo and mood, highlighting Horvitz's skillful arrangements and the ensemble's tight interplay.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful improvisations for curious listeners
- vibrant soundscapes for active engagement
- dynamic rhythms that invite movement
- exploratory sessions with eclectic twists
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, predictable structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Brand Spankin' New marked Wayne Horvitz's return to the forefront of the jazz scene after a brief hiatus. This album followed his previous work, which had established him as a significant figure in avant-garde jazz, showcasing both his compositional prowess and improvisational skills during a period of artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Zorn· Bill Frisell· Dave Douglas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slide By 7:11
- 2 Brand Spankin' New 3:58
- 3 Chimacum After Hours 4:56
- 4 Meet The Zony Mash 5:15
- 5 Electric Sandworm 6:01
- 6 Bad Traffic 4:30
- 7 Cadillac Ranch 7:13
- 8 Stompin' At The Cranium 6:39
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