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Live at the Village Vanguard

Tom Harrell · 2002

70 min · 8 tracks · free jazz

An intricate tapestry of improvisation and melodic exploration, blending free jazz with emotive storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • contemplative late-night moods
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Live at the Village Vanguard' was released in 2002, Tom Harrell was already an established figure in the jazz world, known for his virtuosic trumpet playing and innovative compositions. This album followed his critically acclaimed works in the late 1990s, showcasing Harrell's growth as a bandleader and improviser during a period marked by increased recognition for his contributions to modern jazz.
Stylistic neighbors
Mark Turner· Dave Douglas· Avishai Cohen

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Asia Minor 8:43
  • 2 Manhattan, 3 A.M. 3:07
  • 3 Where the Rain Begins 6:18
  • 4 Blues in Una Sea 11:39
  • 5 A Child's Dream 9:24
  • 6 Design 8:46
  • 7 Everything Happens to Me 9:29
  • 8 Party Song 12:40

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