Leaving This Planet
Charles Earland · 1974
78 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A cosmic fusion of jazz and funk, blending intricate rhythms with soulful improvisation and expansive melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Leaving This Planet — The title track serves as a bold statement of Earland's vision, featuring an intricate structure that showcases both technical prowess and emotional depth.
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Red Clay — This track stands out for its rhythmic complexity and rich harmonic textures, reflecting Earland's ability to blend traditional jazz elements with contemporary influences.
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Brown Eyes — With its extended length and improvisational freedom, this piece exemplifies Earland's mastery of narrative through music, creating an immersive listening experience.
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Asteroid — The dynamic interplay between musicians on this track highlights the collective spirit of jazz while also showcasing individual virtuosity, making it a standout on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- expansive melodies for exploration
- soulful improvisation during relaxation
- patient grooves for deep listening
- cosmic vibes for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1974, Leaving This Planet was Charles Earland's fourth studio album, showcasing his evolution from hard bop to a more experimental sound. This period marked a pivotal moment in Earland's career as he began to integrate elements of funk into his jazz repertoire, reflecting the broader trends occurring in the jazz genre during the early 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimmy Smith· Larry Young· Booker T. Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leaving This Planet 7:31
- 2 Red Clay 7:09
- 3 Warp Factor 8 6:19
- 4 Brown Eyes 11:45
- 5 Asteroid 6:41
- 6 Mason's Galaxy 7:20
- 7 No Me Esqueca (Don't Forget Me) 7:44
- 8 Tyner 6:05
- 9 Van Jay 8:38
- 10 Never Ending Melody 9:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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