Released 20 years ago
Requiem
William Parker · 2006
65 min · 11 tracks · free jazz
A profound exploration of free jazz, merging intricate rhythms with spiritual and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- dynamic journey through introspective soundscapes
- profound exploration of spiritual themes
- immersive experience for deep listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2006, William Parker had established himself as a leading figure in the free jazz movement, having released numerous acclaimed works since his debut in the late 1970s. 'Requiem' arrived following his significant collaborations with artists like David S. Ware and was part of a prolific period where he focused on thematic and conceptual projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David S. Ware· Matthew Shipp· Sun Ra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Four Strings Inside a Tree 7:08
- 2 When All Is Sad 4:59
- 3 For Wilber Morris 4:48
- 4 The Little Smile 4:16
- 5 Sky Came 4:42
- 6 Heaven 4:16
- 7 Blues in the Hour Glass 8:10
- 8 Shores of Kansas 2:51
- 9 Spirits Inside the Bright House 9:08
- 10 Bermuda/Atlanta/Philadelphia/Bronx 11:34
- 11 The Last Song 3:46
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