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Flowers Around Cleveland

David Murray

62 min · 7 tracks · jazz · modern jazz

A vibrant tapestry of jazz infused with global rhythms and deep emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to emotional peak
  • rich soundscapes for reflection
  • deep emotional resonance throughout
  • captivating journey through sound
  • inviting exploration of themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, upbeat tracks
  • seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Flowers Around Cleveland' came during David Murray's prolific period in the late '90s when he was exploring diverse influences in his music. This album followed his acclaimed works in the 1990s, showcasing his evolution as a modern jazz innovator while solidifying his standing in the avant-garde scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fantasy Rainbow 8:33
  • 2 Few’s Blues 8:06
  • 3 The Desagregation of Our Children 10:36
  • 4 Sorrow Song (For W.E.B. Dubois) 10:52
  • 5 Dakar Darkness 6:35
  • 6 When the Monarchs Come to Town 9:09
  • 7 Flowers Around Cleveland 8:43

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