Mayor of Punkville
William Parker · 2000
140 min · 11 tracks · free jazz
A sprawling tapestry of avant-garde jazz woven with deep political and cultural reflections.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing inviting reflection
- long tracks for deep engagement
- dynamic exploration of complex themes
- political and cultural depth
- interludes providing thoughtful pauses
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Mayor of Punkville' marks a significant moment for William Parker as it showcases his evolution into a prominent figure in free jazz. At this point, Parker had already established himself through collaborations and previous works, but this album solidified his voice as a bandleader and composer, following his acclaimed projects in the late 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David S. Ware· Matthew Shipp· Sun Ra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Interlude #1 (The Next Phase) 4:00
- 2 James Baldwin to the Rescue 18:26
- 3 Oglala Eclipse 19:47
- 4 I Can’t Believe I Am Here 28:50
Disc 2
- 1 Interlude No.7 (Huey’s Blues) 5:23
- 2 3 Steps to Nøh Mountain: Departure 5:08
- 3 3 Steps to Nøh Mountain: Soft Wheel 5:22
- 4 3 Steps to Nøh Mountain: Laughing Eyes and Dancing Hearts 3:45
- 5 The Mayor of Punkville 30:52
- 6 Interlude No.8 (Holy Door) 6:01
- 7 Anthem 13:06
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