Mass for the Healing of the World
William Parker · 2004
70 min · 8 tracks · free jazz
A meditative exploration of spirituality and community through expansive free jazz improvisations and soulful melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative moments for reflection
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- spiritual exploration through sound
- community-focused listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer tight, concise albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Mass for the Healing of the World' is a pivotal work in William Parker's career, following his acclaimed album 'Sound Unity' from 2002. At this point, Parker was establishing himself as a significant figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, known for his deep spiritual and communal themes in music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David S. Ware· Matthew Shipp· Sun Ra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Invocation 0:31
- 2 First Reading (Dawn Song) 13:22
- 3 Hallelujah 8:46
- 4 Mysticism 5:44
- 5 Response (Muezzin’s Call) 13:00
- 6 Second Reading (Cathedral in the Mountains) 6:55
- 7 Willows (Can You Give Me Back My Life) 8:36
- 8 Cantos (Love God) 13:55
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