The Fire This Time
74 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and social commentary, blending complex rhythms with poignant reflections on race and identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Strange Fruit — This track reimagines Billie Holiday's haunting classic, infusing it with a jazz sensibility that underscores the historical weight of its message about racial violence.
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Journey Towards Freedom — With its expansive length and intricate arrangements, this piece showcases Bowie's ability to weave storytelling into instrumental jazz, reflecting a broader narrative on liberation.
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For Louis — Dedicated to Louis Armstrong, this track pays homage to the jazz legend while simultaneously pushing forward the boundaries of jazz with its experimental nature.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Night Time (Is the Right Time) 2:56
- 2 For Louis 7:12
- 3 Journey Towards Freedom 10:54
- 4 Remember the Time 8:32
- 5 Strange Fruit 9:14
- 6 Siesta for the Fiesta 4:13
- 7 Night Life 10:28
- 8 Black or White 7:20
- 9 Three for the Festival 6:06
- 10 The Great Pretender 7:33
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