Brown Rice
Don Cherry · 1975
39 min · 4 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of world music and avant-garde jazz, intertwining organic rhythms with spiritual undertones.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brown Rice — The title track serves as a manifesto for Cherry's vision, combining rhythmic complexity with meditative qualities that encapsulate the album's themes of spirituality and cultural synthesis.
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Malkauns — This extended piece exemplifies Cherry's ability to weave intricate improvisation with structured forms, showcasing the seamless integration of Indian classical influences into free jazz.
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Chenrezig — Named after the Tibetan deity of compassion, this track is a deep exploration of sound and silence, highlighting Cherry's unique approach to melody and rhythm while invoking a sense of tranquility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends world music and avant-garde jazz with unique rhythms and textures, showcasing Cherry's innovative approach.
What we noticed
- Each track features a distinct rhythmic pattern that draws from various world music traditions, creating a diverse sonic landscape.
- The final track gradually fades out, leaving an ambient soundscape that contrasts with the more structured pieces earlier in the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brown Rice 5:14
- 2 Malkauns 13:59
- 3 Chenrezig 12:50
- 4 Degi-Degi 7:05
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