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Vicissitudes

Barry Harris · 1975

39 min · 9 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of intricate melodies and improvisational jazz that showcases skilled musicianship and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • intricate melodies for deep listening
  • immersive experience with improvisation
  • reflective moments of emotional depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1975, 'Vicissitudes' arrived during Barry Harris's established career as a prominent jazz pianist and educator. By this time, Harris had already made significant contributions to the jazz scene, both as a bandleader and collaborator, influencing the bebop genre with his distinct style and approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Thelonious Monk· McCoy Tyner· Cedar Walton

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Vicissitudes 4:12
  • 2 Now and Then 5:07
  • 3 Sweet Sewanee Blues 5:10
  • 4 Donna Lee 5:50
  • 5 Renaissance 3:48
  • 6 And So I Love You 4:11
  • 7 With a Grain of Salt 3:19
  • 8 If I Loved You 4:47
  • 9 Shaw 'Nuff 3:05

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