Released 50 years ago
Platinum Jazz
War · 1976
77 min · 12 tracks · funk · soul · jazz rock
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and Latin rhythms breathing life into socially conscious themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with vibrant peaks
- soulful grooves for social reflection
- late-night gatherings with friends
- patient unfolding of rhythmic themes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- need concise listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1976, War had already achieved commercial success with their hit album 'The World Is a Ghetto' in 1972. 'Platinum Jazz' marked a creative expansion for the band, showcasing their ability to blend diverse influences while continuing to address socio-political themes in their music. This album solidified their role as innovators in the jazz rock and funk scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Earth, Wind & Fire· Santana· Tower of Power
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 War Is Coming! War Is Coming! 7:05
- 2 Slowly We Walk Together 5:55
- 3 Platinum Jazz 7:13
- 4 I Got You 6:05
- 5 L.A. Sunshine 9:56
- 6 River Niger 8:42
- 7 H₂ Overture 4:00
- 8 City, Country, City 7:24
- 9 Smile Happy 4:02
- 10 Deliver the Word 5:55
- 11 Nappy Head (Theme From “Ghetto Man”) 4:09
- 12 Four Cornered Room 7:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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