Milton + Esperanza
Esperanza Spalding · 2024
60 min · 16 tracks · funk · jazz · soul
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul that celebrates cultural heritage through intricate melodies and rhythms.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its ambitious collaboration with Brazilian musician Milton Nascimento, which garnered critical acclaim and highlighted the merging of American jazz with Brazilian musical traditions. Its influence was evident in revitalizing interest in cross-cultural music collaborations within the contemporary jazz scene.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and flow
- Context
- Released on August 9, 2024, 'Milton + Esperanza' marks Esperanza Spalding's artistic evolution following her Grammy-winning project '12 Little Spells'. At this point in her career, she had established herself as a boundary-pushing artist, blending genres and exploring complex themes, positioning this album as a celebration of Brazilian music and culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Gordy· Aaliyah· The Roots
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- Songwrights Apothecary Lab — Continues the exploration of intricate melodies and cultural themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Music Was There 0:57
- 2 Cais Standout 3:41
- 3 Late September 1:26
- 4 Outubro 5:17
- 5 A Day in the Life 4:36
- 6 Interlude for Saci 1:41
- 7 Saci 3:29
- 8 Wings for the Thought Bird 3:06
- 9 The Way You Are 0:43
- 10 Earth Song Standout 6:42
- 11 Morro Velho 5:15
- 12 Saudade dos aviões da Panair (Conversando no bar) Standout 5:24
- 13 Um vento passou (Para Paul Simon) 4:36
- 14 Get It by Now 2:24
- 15 Outro planeta 2:06
- 16 When You Dream 9:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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