Prataksis
Wadada Leo Smith · 1997
63 min · 8 tracks · jazz
An expansive exploration of jazz that melds free improvisation with vivid emotional storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- emotional storytelling through sound
- ideal for reflective listening
- immersive experience with depth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Prataksis' was released in 1997, Wadada Leo Smith had already established himself as a pivotal figure in avant-garde jazz. This album follows his influential work in the 1980s and early 1990s, including collaborations with prominent artists and contributions to the AACM collective, solidifying his reputation as an innovator in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Threadgill· Anthony Braxton· Roscoe Mitchell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 And The Future Became Fluid 6:38
- 2 Dancing On The Edge 10:33
- 3 Alexandra's Fancy 7:09
- 4 Music For Confused Travelers 8:58
- 5 Of Love And Loss 3:37
- 6 Growing To Be Shadows 9:06
- 7 Two Up, Two Down 8:15
- 8 Fractured Laws 9:15
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