Daybreak cover

Daybreak

Béla Fleck · 1987

65 min · 18 tracks · jazz · bluegrass music

A vibrant tapestry of bluegrass and jazz that intertwines intricate banjo melodies with rich harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • vibrant melodies for lively mornings
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • playful interludes with rich harmonies

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking constant high energy
  • prefer longer, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, 'Daybreak' marked Béla Fleck's fourth studio album, showcasing his growth as a musician following his breakthrough with the Flecktones. By this time, he was establishing himself as a pioneering figure in blending bluegrass with jazz influences, setting the stage for future explorations in genre fusion.
Stylistic neighbors
Chris Thile· Punch Brothers· Nickel Creek

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Texas Barbeque 3:57
  • 2 Spain 7:10
  • 3 Twilight 2:01
  • 4 Reading in the Dark 2:36
  • 5 Growling Old Man and Grumbling Old Woman 1:38
  • 6 How Can You Face Me Now 4:52
  • 7 Bill Cheatham 3:14
  • 8 Christina’s Jig / Plain Brown Jig 3:49
  • 9 Silverbell 2:54
  • 10 Fiddler’s Dream 2:46
  • 11 Daybreak 2:58
  • 12 Dawg’s Due 2:57
  • 13 Flexibility 4:10
  • 14 Old Hickory Waltz 4:52
  • 15 Crossfire 3:25
  • 16 Applebutter 2:41
  • 17 The Natural Bridge Suite 6:54
  • 18 Punchdrunk 2:40

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata