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Sing Me a Song of Songmy

Freddie Hubbard · 1971

40 min · 10 tracks · jazz

A profound blend of avant-garde jazz and political commentary, resonating with emotional depth and urgency.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional exploration
  • urgent political commentary themes
  • dynamic shifts in intensity
  • reflective moments of quiet
  • immersive listening in order

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1971, Freddie Hubbard was already an established figure in jazz, known for his work with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and his own acclaimed albums. 'Sing Me a Song of Songmy' is significant as it marks a period of thematic exploration for Hubbard, specifically engaging with the sociopolitical climate of the time following events like the Kent State shootings.
Stylistic neighbors
Lee Morgan· Donald Byrd· Art Farmer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Threnody for Sharon Tate 2:04
  • 2 This Is Combat, I Know 8:57
  • 3 The Crowd 7:03
  • 4 What a Good Time for a Kent State 1:27
  • 5 Monodrama 2:54
  • 6 Black Soldier 2:19
  • 7 Interlude I 5:48
  • 8 Interlude II 4:30
  • 9 And Yet, There Could Be Love 4:28
  • 10 Postlude 1:05

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