Winter Sun Crying cover

Winter Sun Crying

William Parker · 2011

62 min · 15 tracks · free jazz

A meditative exploration of sound where free jazz improvisation meets profound emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • meditative sound explorations
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • emotional depth in improvisation
  • for quiet introspection
  • reflective moments of stillness

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Winter Sun Crying' was released in 2011, William Parker was already a respected figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, known for his extensive collaborations and contributions to free jazz. This album marked a continuation of his artistic journey, following a series of influential releases and collaborations that established him as a leading voice in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
David S. Ware· Matthew Shipp· Sun Ra

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bells 8:10
  • 2 Train 2:59
  • 3 Winter Sun Crying 4:24
  • 4 Earth 3:11
  • 5 Moon 5:04
  • 6 Orphans 4:36
  • 7 Explosion 2:47
  • 8 Tears 3:03
  • 9 Hope 2:36
  • 10 Sky 3:14
  • 11 Grandmother 2:11
  • 12 Circle 3:59
  • 13 Hello 3:01
  • 14 Revolution 6:56
  • 15 Let’s Change the World 6:38

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