Name: Luminous Axis (The Caravans Of Winter And Summer) by Wadada Leo Smith
Brand: Wadada Leo Smith
SKU: 702397708322
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (105 reviews)

ALBUM

Paramount among several excellent albums by Wadada Leo Smith that appeared during the first years of the 21st century on John Zorn's Tzadik label, Luminous Axis -- The Caravans of Winter and Summer is described by the artist as "An Electronic Sonic Garden of Delights and Transformations, Events 1-15." Smith's trumpet is heard at its most intimate and inspired, with percussionist William Winant and a team of technically adept improvisers (John Bischoff, Chris Brown, Ikue Mori, Tim Perkis, and Mark Trayle) who handle what are described as computer-driven electronics. The effect is pleasantly unpredictable and at times delightfully disorienting. Wadada Leo Smith is a master of improvisation who balances sound and silence with a combination of theatrical freedom and ritualistic discipline that can be breathtaking. It is certainly one of this artist's all-time best efforts, similar in many ways to some of Anthony Braxton's collaborations with Richard Teitelbaum. The electronic element can and does appeal to 21st century ears, hearts, and minds.
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Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Classical, Avant-Garde, Avant-Garde Jazz, Avant Garde Jazz

Label

Tzadik

Music Distribution Service

E1 [Koch Entertainment]

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 25, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

702397708322

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Luminous Axis (The Caravans Of Winter And Summer)

1. Garden Of The Heart

2. Perfect Essence

3. Radiant Light Gushing From The Sun

4. Night Splendor, A Certain Moon Flow

5. Tango

6. Beauty

7. Fountain (Immortality)

8. Garden Of The Soul

9. Apples, Dates And Pomegranates

10. Light, Ginger, Olives And Musk

11. Harp: A Gleaming Sama

12. Fountain (Lore)

13. Camphor

14. Caravans Of Winter And Summer

15. The Traveler

Technical Specifications

Luminous Axis (The Caravans Of Winter And Summer)

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1. Garden Of The Heart

2. Perfect Essence

3. Radiant Light Gushing From The Sun

4. Night Splendor, A Certain Moon Flow

5. Tango

6. Beauty

7. Fountain (Immortality)

8. Garden Of The Soul

9. Apples, Dates And Pomegranates

10. Light, Ginger, Olives And Musk

11. Harp: A Gleaming Sama

12. Fountain (Lore)

13. Camphor

14. Caravans Of Winter And Summer

15. The Traveler

Technical Specifications