Medicine Buddha
William Parker · 2014
52 min · 5 tracks · free jazz
Expansive improvisations meld with rhythmic exploration, invoking spiritual themes through a free jazz lens.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- spiritual themes through improvisation
- immersive listening for introspection
- meditative moments that invite reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- seek predictable song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time William Parker released 'Medicine Buddha' in 2014, he was an established figure in the free jazz scene, known for his collaborations and innovative approach to music. This album followed his extensive work with the William Parker Orchestra and was part of a prolific period for him, where he began focusing more on thematic concepts in his compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David S. Ware· Matthew Shipp· Sun Ra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Medicine Buddha 22:34
- 2 Sky Song 6:18
- 3 Bronx Aborigines 3:45
- 4 Eternal Planet (Dedicated to Leroy Jenkins) 14:25
- 5 Buddha’s Joy 5:44
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