Freebop Now!
Malachi Thompson · 1998
65 min · 13 tracks · jazz
Innovative jazz compositions fuse traditional African rhythms with modern improvisation, creating a vibrant and exploratory soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Nile — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its rich textures and complex rhythms, epitomizing the blend of African influences within a jazz context.
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Flight to Senegal — The track showcases intricate horn arrangements and rhythmic complexity, capturing Thompson's innovative spirit while paying homage to his African heritage.
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'Round Midnight — Thompson's rendition transforms this classic into a contemplative exploration, revealing his unique interpretive style and emotional depth through rich improvisation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Nile 6:16
- 2 Goree Island 5:25
- 3 Flight to Senegal 5:59
- 4 Freebop Now! 5:34
- 5 Just a Look 3:57
- 6 ’Round Midnight 4:43
- 7 Cancerian Moon 6:39
- 8 Jammin’ at the Point 8:06
- 9 Worm Hole 8:21
- 10 Ancient African Horns 1:03
- 11 Black Hole 2:58
- 12 Heathens and Space/Time Projection 3:45
- 13 Jammin’ at the Point (reprise) 2:26
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