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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Threadgill· Anthony Braxton· Roscoe Mitchell
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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