Welcome Back
Han Bennink · 2015
47 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of avant-garde jazz and spontaneous improvisation, showcasing intricate rhythms and emotive melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Free for All — This track encapsulates the essence of spontaneity in jazz, featuring dynamic interplay and unexpected shifts that highlight Bennink's improvisational prowess.
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Ntyilo, Ntyilo — A unique interpretation of a traditional South African song, this track demonstrates Bennink's global influences and ability to bridge cultural musical divides.
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I Surrender, Dear — The rendition transforms a classic standard into an experimental exploration, showcasing the duo's chemistry through intricate rhythms and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spontaneous improvisation with vibrant energy
- intricate rhythms that invite exploration
- short tracks for focused listening
- playful experimentation with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- want predictable, steady pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2015, Han Bennink was an established figure in the European jazz scene, known for his innovative drumming and collaboration with other artists. 'Welcome Back' followed his long career trajectory, which included influential partnerships with musicians like Irène Schweizer, marking a continuation of his exploratory sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Brötzmann· Paul Lovens· William Hooker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Welcome Back 6:02
- 2 Kit 4 3:04
- 3 Trap 5 3:56
- 4 Free for All 4:43
- 5 Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland 2:14
- 6 Verflixt 2:42
- 7 Rag 2:52
- 8 Bleu Foncé 3:42
- 9 Apus Melba 4:41
- 10 Ntyilo, Ntyilo 3:25
- 11 Firewood 3:05
- 12 To Misha With Love 3:21
- 13 I Surrender, Dear 2:16
- 14 Eronel 1:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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