Like a River
Yellowjackets · 1993
62 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A seamless blend of intricate jazz harmonies and atmospheric melodies that evoke a sense of introspection.
Why this album works
'Like a River' was praised for its innovative compositions and received significant airplay on jazz radio stations. The album showcases the band's evolution, contributing to the broader contemporary jazz movement and influencing subsequent artists in the genre.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus introspective reflective moments
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'Like a River' is the fifth studio album by Yellowjackets, following their critically acclaimed album 'Four Corners' from 1991. By this time, the band had solidified their reputation in the contemporary jazz scene while exploring new sonic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Man Facing North Standout 6:28
- 2 My Old School 7:16
- 3 River Waltz Standout 6:00
- 4 Dewey (For Miles) Standout 5:41
- 5 Memoirs 6:20
- 6 Azure Moon 6:03
- 7 Sueños 6:37
- 8 1998 7:00
- 9 Sandstone 5:32
- 10 Solitude 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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