Lebroba
Andrew Cyrille · 2018
42 min · 5 tracks · jazz
A meditative exploration of sound, blending avant-garde jazz improvisation with rich, spiritual undertones.
Top tracks — play these first
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Turiya: Alice Coltrane / Meditations and Dreams: Love — This nearly 17-minute piece serves as a tribute to Alice Coltrane, weaving together ethereal melodies and complex rhythms that reflect both reverence and innovation.
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Lebroba — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, merging introspective themes with dynamic percussion that showcases Cyrille's mastery of rhythm while inviting collective engagement.
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Worried Woman — Opening the album with a raw emotionality, this track combines poignant themes with an exploratory musical conversation among the ensemble, setting the tone for the entire record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalLebroba showcases intricate improvisation and thematic development, making it a notable entry in avant-garde jazz.
What we noticed
- The album features long, flowing improvisations that often extend beyond the five-minute mark, allowing for deep exploration of themes.
- Each track builds on a central motif, with subtle variations introduced through rhythmic shifts and melodic embellishments.
- The interplay between the musicians is fluid, with moments of call-and-response that create a conversational dynamic throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative soundscapes for reflection
- spiritual undertones inviting introspection
- extended tracks for deep listening
- immersive journeys through sound
- thoughtful pauses for contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer catchy, immediate satisfaction
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Lebroba is Andrew Cyrille's first studio album in over a decade, following his significant contributions to the avant-garde jazz scene. At this point in his career, Cyrille had solidified his reputation as a master drummer and collaborator, working with luminaries like Cecil Taylor and Archie Shepp.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sunny Murray· Jack DeJohnette· William Hooker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Worried Woman 7:35
- 2 Turiya: Alice Coltrane / Meditations and Dreams: Love 17:24
- 3 Lebroba 5:44
- 4 TGD 5:17
- 5 Pretty Beauty 6:24
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