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Released 30 years ago

Shack-man

Medeski Martin & Wood · 1996

54 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A genre-bending fusion of jazz, funk, and avant-garde improvisation that defies traditional boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic journey throughout
  • playful improvisation and spontaneity
  • engaging background for gatherings
  • headphone detail exploration
  • inviting moments of reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Shack-man' was released in 1996, Medeski Martin & Wood were solidifying their presence in the jazz scene following their breakthrough album 'Notes from the Underground' in 1995. The trio had begun to establish themselves as innovators, blending jazz with elements of funk and world music, and this album further showcased their eclectic style and improvisational prowess.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Is There Anybody Here That Love My Jesus 4:27
  • 2 Think 5:20
  • 3 Dracula 4:19
  • 4 Bubblehouse 4:31
  • 5 Henduck 4:39
  • 6 Strance of the Spirit Red Gator 5:57
  • 7 Spy Kiss 4:27
  • 8 Lifeblood 7:06
  • 9 Jelly Belly 4:41
  • 10 Night Marchers 4:34
  • 11 Kenny 4:43

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