Excursions
Eddie Harris · 1973
81 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and world music, featuring intricate rhythms and improvisational flair that captivates the listener.
Top tracks — play these first
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Listen Here Goes Funky — This track exemplifies Harris's unique style, combining complex melodies with a funky groove that invites listeners to engage deeply with the rhythm.
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Turbulence — At over 16 minutes, this expansive piece showcases Harris's improvisational prowess, weaving together various musical motifs in an engaging and dynamic manner.
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I'm Lonely — The emotional depth of this track stands out through its reflective melodies, providing a contrasting yet relatable moment amidst the album's energetic compositions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends intricate rhythms and improvisation, showcasing Harris's distinctive style within jazz.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate non-traditional instruments, such as the use of electric piano and synthesizers alongside traditional jazz instrumentation.
- Improvisation is a key element, with extended solos that showcase Harris's saxophone skills, especially in 'Listen Here Goes Funky' and 'Oleo'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious grooves for dancing
- dynamic shifts in rhythm
- extended tracks for deep exploration
- playful energy throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek minimalist soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Excursions was Eddie Harris's eighth album, released in 1973 during a period of artistic exploration following his commercial success with 'Swiss Movement' in 1969. By this time, Harris had established himself as a significant figure in jazz, known for his innovative approach to the saxophone and incorporation of diverse musical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Herbie Hancock· Pharoah Sanders
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Drunk Man 3:19
- 2 Renovated Rhythm 4:53
- 3 Inapplicable Concord 4:09
- 4 Listen Here Goes Funky 8:21
- 5 Turbulence 16:35
- 6 Of Age 3:05
Disc 2
- 1 Fragmentary Apparitions 10:47
- 2 Hey Wado 5:53
- 3 Aleph the Fool 4:31
- 4 Recess 5:40
- 5 I'm Lonely 4:02
- 6 Oleo 10:35
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