Kulture Jazz
Wadada Leo Smith · 1993
53 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A vibrant tapestry of avant-garde jazz intertwining deeply personal narratives with historical reverence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with gradual peaks
- deeply personal narrative exploration
- reflective listening for mindfulness
- historical reverence in soundscapes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Kulture Jazz' was released in 1993, Wadada Leo Smith was already recognized as a pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz. This album followed his notable work on 'The Great Lakes Suites,' showcasing his continued evolution as a composer and improviser. By this time, Smith was establishing himself not just as a performer but also as a conceptual artist within the jazz genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Threadgill· Anthony Braxton· Roscoe Mitchell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't You Remember? 3:44
- 2 Kulture of Jazz 5:37
- 3 Song of Humanity (Kanto Pri Homaro) 3:45
- 4 Fire-Sticks, Chrysanthemums and Moonlight (For Harumi) 3:45
- 5 Seven Rings of Light In the Hola Trinity 2:30
- 6 Louis Armstrong Counter-Pointing 2:47
- 7 Albert Ayler In a Spiritual Light 4:54
- 8 The Kemet Omega Reigns (For Billie Holiday) 5:07
- 9 Love Supreme (For John Coltrane) 4:01
- 10 Mississippi Delta Sunrise (For Bobbie) 4:00
- 11 Mother: Sarah Brown-Smith-Wallace (1920-92) 4:09
- 12 The Healer's Voyage On the Sacred River (For Ayl Kwel Armah) 3:50
- 13 Uprising (For Jessie and Yvonne) 5:10
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