The Dream Book cover

The Dream Book

Joe McPhee · 1999

56 min · 7 tracks · jazz

An exploration of sonic landscapes where free jazz improvisation intersects with deeply contemplative melodies and rhythmic intricacies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dance Of The Reasons Why — This expansive track serves as a centerpiece for the album, weaving intricate improvisations that invite listeners into a deep meditative state over its lengthy runtime.
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    Moffett's Motif — This track showcases McPhee's deftness in blending melodic lines with rhythmic complexity, embodying the essence of free jazz while maintaining a unique thematic focus.
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    Caught In The Moment — This piece captures the spontaneity inherent in McPhee's work, as it oscillates between structured phrases and unpredictable bursts of sound that reflect the chaos and beauty of the present.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dance Of The Reasons Why 18:50
  • 2 Beyond The Truth/Lies 8:14
  • 3 Moffett's Motif 6:36
  • 4 Old Eyes 5:24
  • 5 Caught In The Moment 10:10
  • 6 And Then Red 4:50
  • 7 Celebration 2:00

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