New Directions
Jack DeJohnette · 1978
46 min · 5 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of free jazz and fusion, navigating complex rhythms and improvisational flights with a fluid grace.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bayou Fever Start here — The opening track sets an energetic tone with its dynamic interplay between instruments, encapsulating the album's exploratory spirit.
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Where or Wayne — This lengthy track showcases DeJohnette's masterful use of rhythm and space, drawing listeners into a hypnotic journey through sound.
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Silver Hollow — With its contemplative melodies and rich textures, this piece highlights the more atmospheric side of DeJohnette's compositional approach.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- emotional depth in rhythmic intricacy
- exploratory themes through long tracks
- immersive experience for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album reflects a significant exploration of jazz fusion, enhancing DeJohnette's recognition.
- Career context
- By the time 'New Directions' was released in 1978, Jack DeJohnette had established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz world, known for his innovative drumming and work with artists like Miles Davis. This album follows his acclaimed project 'Pictures', showcasing his evolution into a bandleader with a distinctive sound that melds various genres while maintaining jazz's core improvisational spirit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Williams· Chick Corea· Brian Blade
Tracklist
- 1 Bayou Fever Start here 8:45
- 2 Where or Wayne 12:30
- 3 Dream Stalker 5:59
- 4 One Handed Woman 10:53
- 5 Silver Hollow 8:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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