Sweet Freedom - Now What?
Joe McPhee · 1995
72 min · 13 tracks · free jazz
A vibrant tapestry of free jazz that intertwines emotive improvisation with socio-political commentary.
Sweet Freedom - Now What? is an album by Joe McPhee, released in 1995. A vibrant tapestry of free jazz that intertwines emotive improvisation with socio-political commentary. The album is significant for its ambitious fusion of jazz with themes of social justice and personal reflection, positioning McPhee as an influential figure within the avant-garde scene. It received critical acclaim for its innovative approach, contributing to the discourse around race and identity in music during the mid-90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Sweet Freedom - Now What? sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of free jazz that intertwines emotive improvisation with socio-political commentary. Rooted in free jazz.
What makes Sweet Freedom - Now What? by Joe McPhee notable?
The album is significant for its ambitious fusion of jazz with themes of social justice and personal reflection, positioning McPhee as an influential figure within the avant-garde scene. It received critical acclaim for its innovative approach, contributing to the discourse around race and identity in music during the mid-90s. Released in 1995, 'Sweet Freedom - Now What?' was Joe McPhee's exploration of jazz beyond traditional boundaries, following his acclaimed work in the 1970s and 1980s. This album marked a period of renewed creativity for McPhee after a decade of varied collaborations and solo projects, cementing his role as a vital voice in free jazz.
How many songs are on Sweet Freedom - Now What??
Sweet Freedom - Now What? has 13 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Mendacity (Slow) 4:34
- 2 Driva' Man 4:21
- 3 Roost 2 4:27
- 4 Self Portrait - Lift Every Voice And Sing Standout 9:50
- 5 Singing With A Sword In My Hand 1:23
- 6 Roost 1 2:25
- 7 Garvey's Ghost Standout 12:45
- 8 Approaching The Smoke That Thunders 4:53
- 9 Tryptich: (Prayer/Protest) - Prolepsis Standout 7:54
- 10 Mendacity (Fast) 6:02
- 11 A Head Of The HeartBeat 3:38
- 12 The Persistance Of Rosewood 9:39
- 13 Roost (Coda) 0:40
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