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On the Tender Spot of Every Calloused Moment

Ambrose Akinmusire · 2020

48 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A daring blend of intricate jazz improvisation and poignant social commentary woven through lush soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive soundscapes for deep listening
  • introspective moments of quiet reflection
  • dynamic shifts in emotional intensity
  • exploratory sessions with improvisational flair

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
  • prefer instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'On the Tender Spot of Every Calloused Moment' was released in 2020, Ambrose Akinmusire had already established himself as a prominent voice in modern jazz, following his acclaimed albums 'The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint' (2013) and 'A Rift in Decorum: Live at the Village Vanguard' (2018). This album continues to showcase his innovative approach to jazz while addressing contemporary issues.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tide of Hyacinth 8:19
  • 2 Yessss 5:44
  • 3 Cynical sideliners 2:21
  • 4 Mr. Roscoe (consider the simultaneous) 5:57
  • 5 An Interlude (that get' more intense) 6:38
  • 6 reset (quiet victories&celebrated defeats) 3:25
  • 7 Moon (the return amplifies the unity) 3:44
  • 8 4623 0:31
  • 9 Roy 2:40
  • 10 Blues (We measure the heart with a fist) 5:29
  • 11 Hooded procession (read the names outloud) 3:18

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