The Radiolarian Series
Medeski Martin & Wood · 2009
301 min · 59 tracks · jazz
A sprawling blend of jazz, funk, and avant-garde improvisation that invites listeners into a sonic exploration.
Why this album works
'The Radiolarian Series' is significant for its innovative approach to live recording, blending studio and concert performances seamlessly. The album received positive critical reception, highlighting its experimental nature and solidifying the trio's influence in modern jazz circles. It exemplified the band's ability to bridge genres and push boundaries within instrumental music.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with peaks long-form sessions of improvisation wave-like pacing for deep listening
- Context
- By 2009, Medeski Martin & Wood was firmly established in the jazz scene, having released several acclaimed albums since their formation in 1991. 'The Radiolarian Series' is notable as it reflects their continued evolution, characterized by adventurous compositions and collaborative experimentation. This album followed their previous work, 'Let's Go Everywhere' (2006), expanding their improvisational prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Christina Aguilera· Madonna· Diana Ross· Anthony Braxton· Bill Laswell· Chicago· Keith Jarrett
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 First Light Standout 8:28
- 2 Cloud Wars 6:26
- 3 Muchas Gracias 6:36
- 4 Professor Nohair 7:34
- 7 Rolling Son 5:57
- 8 Sweat Pea Dreams 2:59
- 9 God Fire 7:26
- 11 Incantation 4:58
Disc 2
- 1 Flat Tires 4:25
- 4 Ijiji Standout 6:46
- 5 Riffin' Ed 4:42
- 8 Dollar Pants 3:54
- 10 Baby Let Me Follow You Down 6:00
- 11 Clifton 3:41
Disc 3
- 1 Chantes des femmes 7:50
- 2 Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down Standout 4:27
- 3 Kota 9:12
- 5 Wonton 6:02
- 7 Jean’s Scene 8:42
- 8 Broken Mirror 5:27
- 9 Gwyra Mi 5:33
- 10 Satan Part II 4:55
Disc 4
- 1 Chasen vs. Suribachi 6:03
- 2 Dollar Pants 6:09
- 3 Amish Pintxos 7:53
- 4 Walk Back 9:03
- 5 Junkyard 7:26
- 6 Gwyra Mi 8:47
- 7 Flat Tires 10:30
- 8 10 Minutes of Our Lives 10:44
Disc 5
- 1 Undone (Undone D-Mix) 6:51
- 2 Flat Tires (DJ Logic) 3:08
- 3 Chasen vs. Suribachi (Mister Rourke) 4:33
- 4 Kota 4:13
- 5 Rolling Son 6:07
- 6 Free Go Lily 3:58
- 7 Flat Tires (DJ Spooky) 4:15
- 8 Junkyard 5:16
- 9 Chasen vs. Suribachi (Mat Young) 3:15
- 10 Reliquary (Reliquary Qubti Mataraqah) 4:22
Disc 6
- 1 Ijiji, Part 1
- 2 Ijiji, Part 2
- 3 Junkyard
- 4 Padrecito
- 5 Reliquary
- 6 Jean’s Scene
- 7 Broken Mirror
- 8 Undone
- 9 Bonus Materials
Disc 7
- 1 Amber Gris 4:34
- 2 Amish Pintxos 5:01
- 3 Undone 5:39
- 4 Reliquary 7:46
- 5 Junkyard 5:24
Disc 8
- 1 Chasen vs. Suribachi 4:05
- 2 Walk Back 6:30
- 3 Free Go Lily 4:31
- 4 Hidden Moon 6:44
- 5 Padrecito 6:26
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