Kabell Years: 1971-1979
Wadada Leo Smith · 2004
297 min · 29 tracks · jazz
A sprawling exploration of avant-garde jazz, merging improvisation with lyrical themes and rich textures.
Why this album works
This album compiles key works from Smith's early career, demonstrating his influence on the avant-garde jazz movement. It showcases compositions that have been pivotal for later generations of musicians, earning critical acclaim and contributing to Smith's recognition as a leading innovator in the genre.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes patient listening with evolving themes immersive experience for deep focus
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'Kabell Years: 1971-1979' serves as a retrospective compilation highlighting Wadada Leo Smith's prolific output during the 1970s. This period marked his emergence as a significant figure in avant-garde jazz, following his earlier works that established his innovative approach to trumpet playing and composition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Diana Ross· Bob Dylan· Christina Aguilera· Barbra Streisand· Chicago· Aretha Franklin· Madonna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Nine (9) Stones on a Mountain 5:28
- 2 Improvisation No.4 7:16
- 3 Creative Music - 1 Standout 11:57
- 4 aFmie - Poem DancE 3 13:12
- 5 Ogotommêli: Dogon Sage 8:13
- 6 Ep - 1 3:06
- 7 Ngoma: Gravity and Lightwaves 8:43
- 8 Seeds 4:18
- 9 Zekr 4:10
- 10 Until the Fire Standout 11:27
Disc 2
- 1 Reflectavity 22:24
- 2 T Wmukl — D 18:47
- 3 North American Stomp 6:55
- 4 Visions 17:35
- 5 Transcendental Suite 10:07
Disc 3
- 1 Song of Humanity 5:16
- 2 Lexicon 7:44
- 3 Peacocks, Gazelles, Dogwood Trees & Six Silver Coins 8:34
- 4 Of Blues and Dreams 11:08
- 5 Pneuma 1:37
- 6 Tempio 7:06
- 7 Play Ebony Play Ivory 27:11
Disc 4
- 1 Life Sequence 1 12:35
- 2 Love Is a Rare Beauty: Movements 1-5 Standout 18:27
- 3 Aura 3:00
- 4 Ankrasmation 20:08
- 5 Atoke 3:24
- 6 Fana 7:10
- 7 The Zebra Goes Wild 10:44
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