Excursion
Ray Drummond · 1993
64 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant exploration of free jazz that melds intricate rhythms with spontaneous melodic expressions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Susanita — This track opens the album with an expansive arrangement, combining rhythmic complexity and emotive melodies that set the tone for the entire project.
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Excursion (Suite in 5 Parts) — As the centerpiece of the album, this suite encapsulates Drummond's compositional prowess, weaving together distinct musical themes into a cohesive narrative.
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Well, You Needn't — This reinterpretation of Thelonious Monk's classic showcases Drummond's ability to balance homage with innovation, adding unique textures and grooves.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Susanita 8:51
- 2 Penta-Major 4:17
- 3 Prelude 1:41
- 4 Quads 9:01
- 5 Invitation 8:35
- 6 Well, You Needn't 6:19
- 7 Andei 5:21
- 8 Blues African 8:06
- 9 Excursion (Suite in 5 Parts): Prologue / Waterfall / Mother Africa / Danse de Joie / Epilogue 12:06
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