Released 30 years ago
Compassion Seizes Bed-Stuy
William Parker · 1996
69 min · 9 tracks · free jazz
A vibrant tapestry of free jazz that intertwines intricate rhythms with deeply personal expressions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing throughout album
- deeply personal emotional expressions
- engaging for attentive listeners
- immersive late-night listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Compassion Seizes Bed-Stuy' is William Parker's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Long Way Back' from 1995. At this point in his career, Parker was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, known for his innovative compositions and collaborations with notable artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David S. Ware· Matthew Shipp· Sun Ra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Compassion 10:41
- 2 Malcolm’s Smile 9:43
- 3 For Robeson 5:40
- 4 Holiday for Hypocrites 8:09
- 5 Testimony of the Last Flower 0:36
- 6 Dejenos en Paz 8:04
- 7 Unrestricted (for Julius Hemphill) 5:42
- 8 Goggles 10:53
- 9 The Eye of the Window 9:59
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