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Golden Hearts Remembrance

Wadada Leo Smith · 1997

69 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A meditative exploration of memory and tribute, blending intricate improvisation with deeply emotional compositions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • meditative explorations of memory
  • gradual build to emotional climax
  • immersive listening for reflection
  • deeply emotional tribute pieces

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1997, Wadada Leo Smith was a prominent figure in avant-garde jazz, having established his unique voice through previous works like 'The Table of Silence' (1996). 'Golden Hearts Remembrance' followed his exploration of personal and cultural narratives, marking a continued evolution in his compositional style that integrates both structured and free improvisation.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Emmeya (For Alex Wallace) 12:08
  • 2 Lotus Garden (For Amiya Dasgupta) 12:15
  • 3 Tawhid (For Lamar) 9:50
  • 4 Golden Hearts Remembrance, A Nur Bakhshad (For Dr. Javad Nurbakhsh) 12:48
  • 5 Condor (Memorial For Dizzy Gillespie) 14:42
  • 6 Mother: Sarah Brown-Smith-Wallace (1920-92) 7:28

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