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
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