Extra Special Edition
Jack DeJohnette · 1995
70 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A vibrant tapestry of free jazz and fusion, merging intricate rhythms with ethereal melodies and improvisational flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Numoessence Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its complex rhythms and fluid melodic lines, showcasing DeJohnette's virtuosity and compositional skill.
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Inside the Kaleidoscope — This piece exemplifies the album's improvisational spirit, where shifting textures create a vivid soundscape that invites deep listening.
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Summertime — DeJohnette's interpretation of this classic demonstrates his ability to blend tradition with innovation, infusing new life into a well-known standard while maintaining its emotional core.
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
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Ambitious fusion of jazz and new age influences, showcasing artistic growth.
- Career context
- By the time 'Extra Special Edition' was released in 1995, Jack DeJohnette was an established figure in the jazz world, known for his pioneering work in both traditional and avant-garde jazz. This album followed his acclaimed release 'The Impulse Years' and showcased his continued evolution as a drummer and composer, blending varied influences and featuring collaborations with notable musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Williams· Chick Corea· Brian Blade
Tracklist
- 1 Numoessence Start here 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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