Procession of the Great Ancestry
Wadada Leo Smith · 1989
46 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A vibrant tapestry of avant-garde jazz, blending deep spirituality with intricate rhythms and emotive melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- spiritual exploration through sound
- intricate rhythms for attentive listening
- evocative pieces for reflection
- wave-like pacing invites deep engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1989, Wadada Leo Smith was establishing himself as a leading voice in avant-garde jazz, following his earlier works like 'Golden Quartet' (1986). 'Procession of the Great Ancestry' marked a significant artistic development, showcasing his ability to weave personal and cultural narratives through complex compositions while solidifying his reputation within the jazz community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Threadgill· Anthony Braxton· Roscoe Mitchell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blues: Jah Jah Is the Perfect Love 2:50
- 2 Procession of the Great Ancestry (For Miles Davis) 15:10
- 3 The Flower That Seeds the Earth (For Booker Little) 6:09
- 4 The Third World, Grainery of Pure Earth (For Roy Eldridge) 8:25
- 5 Who Killed David Walker? 3:12
- 6 Celestial Sparks in the Sanctuary of Redemption (For Dizzy Gillespie) 8:01
- 7 Nuru Light: The Prince of Peace (For Martin Luther King) 3:11
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