Modernistic
Jason Moran · 2002
42 min · 11 tracks · blues · jazz
A blend of jazz and blues that intertwines modern experimentalism with classic influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with emotional peaks
- thoughtful reflections during listening
- engaging background for creative work
- explorative journey through soundscapes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone chart-toppers
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Jason Moran released 'Modernistic' in 2002, he was already recognized as an innovative voice in jazz, following his acclaimed album 'Facing Left' in 2000. This album marked his transition into a more abstract and conceptual phase, showcasing his ability to merge traditional jazz elements with contemporary sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robert Glasper· Esperanza Spalding· Kris Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You've Got to Be Modernistic 5:48
- 2 Body and Soul 3:46
- 3 Planet Rock 5:47
- 4 Planet Rock Postscript 2:01
- 5 Time Into Space Into Time 3:21
- 6 Gangsterism on Irons 3:34
- 7 Moran Tonk Circa 1936 4:15
- 8 Passion 3:30
- 9 Gangsterism on a Lunchtable 2:47
- 10 Auf Einer Burg / In a Fortress 4:19
- 11 Gentle Shifts South 3:31
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