Name: Meditation / Resurrection
Brand: William Parker Quartet

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AUM104

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-05

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0642623310427

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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William Parker Quartet

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Jazz

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AUM Fidelity

AUM Fidelity is a US recording label and action concern that has been dedicated to creating innovative and soulful music since 1997. They have consistently produced groundbreaking albums with some of the most influential Masters of Music, showcasing their commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new sounds.

With a focus on elemental soul music, AUM Fidelity also ventures into other genres, offering select excursions that broaden their artistic range. Their catalog features an impressive array of talented artists who continuously push the boundaries of what is possible in music.

Since its inception, AUM Fidelity has established itself as a respected authority in the industry, known for their unwavering dedication to procreative sound and song. Their timeless releases continue to captivate audiences worldwide, making them a prominent force in the world of contemporary music.

The William Parker Quartet is a highly acclaimed jazz ensemble led by bassist and composer William Parker. Known for their innovative and boundary-pushing approach to music, the quartet has been captivating audiences around the world with their mesmerizing performances.
With a career spanning over four decades, William Parker has established himself as one of the most influential figures in contemporary jazz. His unique blend of avant-garde jazz, free improvisation, and traditional African-American musical forms has earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards.
Featuring an exceptional lineup of talented musicians, including Hamid Drake on drums, Rob Brown on saxophone, and Cooper-Moore on piano, the quartet creates a dynamic and immersive musical experience that transcends genres. Their seamless interplay and collective improvisation showcase their deep musical connection and artistic vision.

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'Meditation / Resurrection' is a double-album presenting a bounty of beautiful William Parker compositions performed by two of his flagship ensembles. Packaged in deluxe 8-panel digipak with extensive notes by William Parker. At the core of both groups is Parker's foundational bass together with rhythm twin, drummer Hamid Drake. Their partnership - two decades deep now - is one of the greatest in the history of drums and bass. Alto saxophonist Rob Brown - a supremely gifted improviser, as is every musician here - is likewise present throughout. Pianist Cooper-Moore features on CD2. He has been a very significant catalyst in the world of creative music for over 40 years. Cooper-Moore will be the Lifetime Achievement Honoree at the 2017 edition of the Vision Festival, NYC. Trumpeter Jalalu-Kalvert Nelson appears on CD1, he is a major figure in his own right as a composer of modern classical and world music. William Parker's exceptional gift as a composer of beautiful melodies and infectious rhythms have long been intrinsic to his art, and it has always been on full display in the work of the quartets featured here. Being that these groups are among the highest calibre jazz bands of our time, Parker's luminous compositions are brought to blossom into vibrant kaleidoscopes of sound.

Meditation / Resurrection

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