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Joe Albany · 1971
42 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A warm, intimate session of jazz piano showcasing melodic improvisations and rich harmonic textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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What's New — This track opens the album with a reflective tone, showcasing Albany's sensitive touch and ability to convey deep emotion through subtle phrasing.
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Jitterbug Waltz — The playful rhythm and inventive variations throughout this piece highlight Albany's improvisational skill and his ability to infuse joy into jazz standards.
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You've Changed — In this track, Albany’s expressive playing mirrors the song's themes of loss and nostalgia, making it a poignant centerpiece of the album.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You've Changed
The piano arrangement shifts from melancholy to an uplifting cadence midway through the piece.
This contrast enhances the emotional weight of the music, illustrating how changes in harmony can reflect deeper feelings of transformation.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What's New 4:32
- 2 You're Blase 3:46
- 3 Why Was I Born 4:08
- 4 Jitterbug Waltz 4:02
- 5 Night and Day 4:07
- 6 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life 3:59
- 7 Barbados 2:15
- 8 Can't We Be Friends 3:35
- 9 Everything Happens to Me 3:35
- 10 You've Changed 3:38
- 11 Birdtown Birds 1:59
- 12 Isn't It Romantic 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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