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Mother Ship

Larry Young · 1980

41 min · 5 tracks · jazz

A cosmic journey through jazz fusion, blending electronic textures with soulful improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gradual builds
  • immersive cosmic exploration experience
  • soulful improvisation that captivates
  • ideal for focused listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Mother Ship' marked a significant moment in Larry Young's career as it showcased his transition into the jazz fusion genre after years of hard bop. This album followed his earlier works, including the critically acclaimed 'Unity' from 1965, and illustrated his exploration of more experimental sounds and electronic instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mother Ship 7:35
  • 2 Street Scene 6:53
  • 3 Visions 6:41
  • 4 Trip Merchant 12:51
  • 5 Love Drops 7:05

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata