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Broad Strokes

Roswell Rudd · 2000

67 min · 10 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of avant-garde jazz and rich textures, showcasing improvisational brilliance and emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Change Of Season — This opening track sets the tone for the album, featuring intricate melodies and dynamic shifts that exemplify Rudd's creative improvisation and compositional skills.
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    Sassy & Dolphy — A tribute to Eric Dolphy, this piece weaves playful rhythms with complex harmonies, demonstrating Rudd’s deep respect for jazz history while asserting his contemporary voice.
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    Coming On The Hudson — The extended composition showcases Rudd's ability to create a narrative through music, blending lush instrumentation with evocative themes that resonate throughout the piece.
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    God Had A Girlfriend — This track stands out for its lyrical content and inventive structure, merging storytelling with a compelling melody that captures the listener's imagination.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Change Of Season 7:09
  • 2 Sassy & Dolphy 6:19
  • 3 Almost Blue 6:19
  • 4 Stokey 5:52
  • 5 Coming On The Hudson 8:47
  • 6 God Had A Girlfriend 6:35
  • 7 All Too Soon / Way Low 8:50
  • 8 Theme From Babe 5:20
  • 9 The Light 10:43
  • 10 Change Of Season 1:28

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