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Extra Special Edition

Jack DeJohnette · 1995

70 min · 12 tracks · jazz fusion · new age music · free jazz

A vibrant exploration of free jazz, blending intricate rhythms with ethereal melodies that float and swirl throughout.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • ethereal melodies for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • immersive soundscapes for solitude
  • engaging rhythms for active listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward song structures
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Extra Special Edition' was released in 1995, Jack DeJohnette had established himself as a prominent figure in jazz, known for his innovative drumming and collaborations with legends like Miles Davis. This album, following his 1994 release 'The Impulse Sessions', showcases his evolution as a bandleader and composer, integrating elements of jazz fusion and new age music into his signature style.
Stylistic neighbors
Tony Williams· Chick Corea· Brian Blade

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Numoessence 5:25
  • 2 Elmer Wudd? 8:38
  • 3 Then There Was Light 4:59
  • 4 You Can Get There 4:47
  • 5 Inside the Kaleidoscope 3:27
  • 6 Ha Chik Kah 5:19
  • 7 Seventh D 8:20
  • 8 Rituals of Spring 5:58
  • 9 Liquid Over Tones 1:42
  • 10 Speaking in Tongues 6:08
  • 11 Summertime 10:00
  • 12 Memories of Sedona 5:39

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