Standards & Ballads
Wynton Marsalis · 2008
71 min · 14 tracks · blues · classical · jazz
A lush tapestry of classic jazz standards woven together with Marsalis's virtuosic trumpet and emotive phrasing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- lush soundscapes for quiet evenings
- emotive phrasing invites deep listening
- gradual peaks enhance emotional engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'Standards & Ballads' is Wynton Marsalis's exploration of timeless jazz compositions during a phase marked by his dedication to jazz education and performance. By this time, Marsalis had already established himself as a leading figure in jazz, following notable projects like 'From the Plantation to the Penitentiary' in 2007. This album reflects his continuous effort to bridge traditional jazz with contemporary interpretations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Branford Marsalis· Chris Botti· Roy Hargrove
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When It’s Sleepytime Down South 5:12
- 2 Stardust 4:11
- 3 Embraceable You 7:16
- 4 Reflections 6:19
- 5 After You’ve Gone 5:45
- 6 The Seductress 2:57
- 7 My Ideal 6:22
- 8 Spring Yaoundé 6:02
- 9 Melancholia 5:11
- 10 Where or When 2:52
- 11 I Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out to Dry 5:57
- 12 April in Paris 5:07
- 13 I Can’t Get Started 5:23
- 14 Flamingo 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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