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Bring Us the Bright

Snarky Puppy · 2008

49 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion

A vibrant fusion of jazz, world music, and intricate arrangements that showcase virtuosity and collective improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant peaks of collective improvisation
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • immersive journey through diverse soundscapes
  • engaging rhythms for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'Bring Us the Bright' was Snarky Puppy's second studio album, following their debut 'The Only Constant' from 2006. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to establish its signature sound that blends elements of jazz fusion with diverse global influences, setting the stage for their eventual rise in the contemporary jazz scene.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bring Us the Bright 6:36
  • 2 Loose Screws 4:19
  • 3 Strawman 8:27
  • 4 34 Klezma 6:13
  • 5 Strange Dream 5:21
  • 6 Celebrity 6:27
  • 7 Making the Circle 6:47
  • 8 And Soon We'll Be Done 4:50

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