Great Bliss, Vol. 2
David S. Ware · 1991
71 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A sprawling exploration of avant-garde jazz, merging intricate saxophone lines with deep meditative rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Two Three — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive improvisation and dynamic interplay between saxophone and rhythm section, showcasing Ware's bold sonic vision.
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The Child Without-The Child Within — This piece highlights a profound emotional depth through its layered textures and contrasting sections, embodying the duality of innocence and experience that permeates the album.
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Reign of Peace — Closing out the album, this track encapsulates the meditative quality present throughout while featuring intricate dialogues between instruments that elevate the spiritual essence of the work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- meditative calm with intensity
- immersive deep listening experience
- exploratory sessions for curious minds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1991, David S. Ware was establishing himself as a significant voice in avant-garde jazz, following his acclaimed debut album 'Flight of I' in 1989. 'Great Bliss, Vol. 2' came during a fruitful period of creative output, showcasing his evolving style and commitment to pushing the boundaries of jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matthew Shipp· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Two Three 12:28
- 2 Emptiness 4:20
- 3 Primary Piece III 8:18
- 4 Saxelloscape Two 5:30
- 5 The Child Without-The Child Within 11:28
- 6 Stritchland 12:36
- 7 Low Strata 6:10
- 8 Reign of Peace 11:09
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