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Live at the Sunset

Other Dimensions In Music · 2007

142 min · 16 tracks · jazz

An expansive jazz odyssey blending improvisational freedom with deep cultural and political commentary.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Blues for Baghdad — This track captures the essence of the album by merging complex musical structures with poignant reflections on war, making it a standout example of jazz as protest.
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    Funk the Government / The Betrayal of New Orleans / Hurricane Katrina — This track combines elements of funk and free jazz to critique governmental responses to disaster, illustrating the band's commitment to politically charged music.
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    Call for the Gathering of All the Righteous and Spiritual People — Its lengthy improvisation serves as a call for unity and healing, embodying the spiritual aspirations often found within jazz while maintaining an engaging rhythmic foundation.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Announcement 1:10
  • 2 Other Dimensional Space Travelers 12:51
  • 3 Hip Bop 5:04
  • 4 Blues Configuration 12:15
  • 5 Slam Me Down (For Slam Stewart) 3:24
  • 6 Afro Caribbean High Life 4:26
  • 7 Blues for Baghdad 9:06
  • 8 Desert Dance 20:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Blues for Iraq 12:03
  • 2 New Millenium Chaos (The Bush Reign of Terror) 5:04
  • 3 Funk the Government / The Betrayal of New Orleans / Hurricane Katrina 3:17
  • 4 Suite for Miles Davis 9:54
  • 5 For Louis, Cootie and Lester 6:34
  • 6 Song of Hope and Peace for the Future of Humanity 10:56
  • 7 Call for the Gathering of All the Righteous and Spiritual People 20:09
  • 8 James Brown Ascension 5:37

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