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Excursions

Eddie Harris · 1973

81 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and world rhythms that ignites the dance floor with infectious grooves.

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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 want

  • prefer straightforward single tracks
  • seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1973, Eddie Harris was in a phase of creative exploration following his breakthrough album 'The Electrifying Eddie Harris'. 'Excursions' marked his continued innovation in blending jazz with funk and world influences, showcasing his ability to bridge genres and experiment with sound.
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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