Witness
Dave Douglas · 2001
66 min · 9 tracks · jazz
Innovative jazz textures interweave with political themes and evocative improvisation, creating a thought-provoking auditory experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- thought-provoking political themes
- gradual build toward climax
- immersive long-form compositions
- evocative improvisational moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Witness' was released in 2001, Dave Douglas was firmly established as an innovative force in contemporary jazz, following his acclaimed 1999 album 'Freak In'. This release further solidified his reputation for blending genres and addressing socio-political issues through music. It marked a point of artistic maturation as he began to incorporate more narrative elements into his compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Potter· Avishai Cohen· Maria Schneider
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ruckus 4:45
- 2 Witness 8:16
- 3 One More News 3:03
- 4 Woman At Point Zero 7:42
- 5 Kidnapping Kissinger 3:06
- 6 Mahfouz 23:55
- 7 Episode for Taslima Nasrin 4:44
- 8 Child of All Nations 7:16
- 9 Sozaboy 4:00
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