Uncommon Ritual cover

Uncommon Ritual

Béla Fleck · 1997

77 min · 17 tracks · jazz · bluegrass music

A seamless blend of bluegrass, jazz, and classical elements that showcases Fleck's virtuosic banjo playing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • headphone detail hunting
  • late-night reflective moments
  • playful interludes and transitions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Uncommon Ritual' was released in 1997, Béla Fleck was already an established artist, known for his innovative approach to the banjo. This album followed his acclaimed project 'The Sinister Minister' and marked a continued evolution in his sound as he incorporated more diverse musical influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Chris Thile· Punch Brothers· Nickel Creek

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Uncommon Ritual 6:02
  • 2 Seesaw 3:00
  • 3 Sliding Down 4:41
  • 4 Chromium Picolinate 3:33
  • 5 Contramonkey 3:51
  • 6 Chance Meeting 5:01
  • 7 Zigeunerweisen 8:31
  • 8 Travis 2:57
  • 9 Old Tyme 3:25
  • 10 Contrapunctus XIII from "The Art of the Fugue" 7:00
  • 11 Third Movement from "Amalgamations for Solo Bass" 5:24
  • 12 By the River 3:22
  • 13 Big Country 4:00
  • 14 Barnyard Disturbance 3:41
  • 15 In the Garden 5:31
  • 16 Child's Play 3:05
  • 17 The Big Cheese 4:20

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