Tabula Rasā cover

Released 30 years ago

Tabula Rasā

Béla Fleck · 1996

53 min · 11 tracks · jazz · bluegrass music

A vibrant fusion of bluegrass and jazz, blending intricate banjo melodies with rich, improvisational textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • intricate melodies for detail lovers
  • playful improvisation and exploration
  • captivating rhythms for focus
  • engaging storytelling through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, predictable tracks
  • seeking instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, 'Tabula Rasā' is Béla Fleck's fourth solo album, following the critically acclaimed 'Drive' from 1988. At this point in his career, Fleck was solidifying his reputation as a pioneering banjo player who transcended traditional bluegrass by incorporating elements from jazz and world music into his work.
Stylistic neighbors
Chris Thile· Punch Brothers· Nickel Creek

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cārukeśī 6:42
  • 2 Emperor's Mare 1:39
  • 3 Rādhā Krsna Līlā 6:42
  • 4 John Hardy 2:29
  • 5 Tabula Rasā 3:06
  • 6 Geocentricity 6:07
  • 7 The Way of Love 4:15
  • 8 Earl in Shanghai 4:59
  • 9 Water Gardens 4:36
  • 10 The Jade Princess 2:57
  • 11 The Dancing Girl 10:21

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