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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kendrick Scott· Esperanza Spalding· Marcus Strickland
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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