Wild Flower
Hubert Laws · 1972
30 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and rhythm and blues, layered with lush arrangements and emotive melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wildflower — The title track captures the essence of the album with its delicate flute lines and rich orchestration, setting a serene yet captivating tone.
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Motherless Child — This track stands out for its soulful interpretation of a traditional spiritual, blending emotional depth with Laws' expressive playing.
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Yoruba — Yoruba showcases an intricate interplay between jazz rhythms and Afrocentric melodies, reflecting Laws' diverse musical influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends jazz and R&B with strong arrangements, showcasing Laws' flute work while maintaining a cohesive sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with the title track, which features a prominent flute melody layered over lush strings and rhythmic percussion.
- Each track showcases a different instrumentation approach, with 'Equinox' incorporating a more traditional jazz ensemble while 'Yoruba' leans into Afro-Cuban rhythms.
- The final two tracks, 'Motherless Child' and 'Yoruba', slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lush melodies for reflective moments
- soulful tunes for afternoon relaxation
- inviting rhythms for intimate gatherings
- emotional depth in every track
Maybe skip if you
- fast-paced energy seekers
- single-track listeners only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1972, Wild Flower was Hubert Laws' third studio album, following his acclaimed debut, The Laws of Jazz. At this point in his career, Laws was establishing himself as a prominent flutist and composer, blending genres to create a unique sound that resonated with both jazz and R&B audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob James· George Benson· David Sanborn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wildflower 3:12
- 2 Pensativa 4:03
- 3 Equinox 6:23
- 4 Ashanti 5:29
- 5 Motherless Child 5:32
- 6 Yoruba 6:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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