Is Homecoming a good place to start with Art Farmer?

Yes, Homecoming is recommended as a starting point for new Art Farmer listeners. A lush blend of lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies that showcase Art Farmer's elegant trumpet playing and the ensemble's tight interplay. Released in 1971, Homecoming was Art Farmer's first album after a brief hiatus from recording. By this point, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene, known for his distinctive sound and contributions to various ensembles. The album reflects his artistic vision following earlier successes and showcases a more mature approach to composition and arrangement.

Who is Homecoming for?

Homecoming works well if you're into rainy day reflections, smooth transitions between moods and thoughtful evening listening.

How many songs are on Homecoming?

Homecoming has 5 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Homecoming

Art Farmer · 1971

31 min · 5 tracks · jazz

A lush blend of lyrical melodies and intricate harmonies that showcase Art Farmer's elegant trumpet playing and the ensemble's tight interplay.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Homecoming Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's warm sentiment with its inviting melody and showcases Farmer's emotive trumpet phrasing against a lush backdrop.
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Blue Bossa — This classic bossa nova tune is reimagined here, featuring an engaging dialogue between trumpet and piano that highlights the ensemble's cohesive sound.
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Here Is That Rainy Day — This track stands out for its contemplative mood, where Farmer’s nuanced playing brings emotional depth to the well-known standard, enhancing its melancholic essence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

rainy day reflections
smooth transitions between moods
thoughtful evening listening
conversational yet intricate melodies

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy tracks
prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Showcases Farmer's melodic sensibility and sophisticated arrangements after a hiatus.
Themes: post-hiatus reflection· melancholic rainy days· bossa nova reinterpretation
Career context: Released in 1971, Homecoming was Art Farmer's first album after a brief hiatus from recording. By this point, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene, known for his distinctive sound and contributions to various ensembles. The album reflects his artistic vision following earlier successes and showcases a more mature approach to composition and arrangement.
Stylistic neighbors: Clifford Brown· Lee Morgan· Chet Baker