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Origami Harvest

Ambrose Akinmusire · 2018

59 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A complex tapestry of jazz that intertwines experimental sounds with poignant social commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • extended explorations of themes
  • thought-provoking soundscapes for reflection
  • cathartic moments of improvisation
  • deep listening for emotional resonance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • seek easily digestible tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Origami Harvest' was released in 2018, Ambrose Akinmusire had established himself as a prominent voice in contemporary jazz, following his acclaimed albums 'The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint' (2013) and 'When the Heart Emerges Glistening' (2017). This album marks his continued exploration of personal and societal themes through innovative soundscapes, solidifying his reputation as an artist unafraid to challenge conventions.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 a blooming bloodfruit in a hoodie 12:59
  • 2 miracle and streetfight 15:05
  • 3 Americana / the garden waits for you to match her wilderness 10:40
  • 4 particle / spectra 8:04
  • 5 Free, White and 21 3:06
  • 6 the lingering velocity of the dead's ambitions 9:54

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