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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