Where Is Brooklyn?
Don Cherry · 1969
42 min · 5 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of free jazz and world music, exploring complex rhythms and improvisational freedom.
Top tracks — play these first
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Awake Nu — The opening track sets the tone with its intricate melodies and dynamic interplay between instruments, encapsulating the essence of Cherry's exploratory style.
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Taste Maker — This track showcases Cherry's unique trumpet techniques alongside rhythmic complexities that challenge traditional jazz structures, representing his artistic vision.
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There Is the Bomb — A politically charged piece, this track combines intense improvisation with evocative themes, highlighting Cherry's engagement with socio-political issues through music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive cultural dialogue explorations
- long-form improvisational journeys
- unexpected twists and turns
- vibrant sonic landscapes to explore
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1969, Where Is Brooklyn? marked Don Cherry's transition from sideman to bandleader, following his work with influential artists like Ornette Coleman. This album was significant as it showcased Cherry's innovative approach to jazz, incorporating diverse musical influences and solidifying his position within the avant-garde scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Pharoah Sanders· Albert Ayler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Awake Nu 6:56
- 2 Taste Maker 6:49
- 3 The Thing 5:51
- 4 There Is the Bomb 4:51
- 5 Unite 17:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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