When the Heart Emerges Glistening

by Ambrose Akinmusire

When the Heart Emerges Glistening cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 5, 2011
  • Label: Blue Note
  • Country: US
  • Length: 53:44
  • Community rating: 3/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Ambrose Akinmusire's 2011 debut, "When the Heart Emerges Glistening," is a breathtaking exploration of modern jazz. Akinmusire's trumpet sings with a voice both lyrical and fiercely intellectual, navigating intricate compositions that blend post-bop complexity with a distinctly personal touch. The album showcases his exceptional melodic gift and improvisational prowess, establishing him as a major voice in contemporary jazz. Its refined yet intensely emotional sound resonated deeply with critics and audiences alike, marking a significant arrival on the scene.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Confessions To My Unborn Daughter (8:35)
  2. Jaya (5:27)
  3. Henya Bass Intro (0:48)
  4. Henya (5:21)
  5. Far But Few Between (1:56)
  6. With Love (6:52)
  7. Regret (No More) (4:36)
  8. Ayneh (Cora) (1:09)
  9. My Name Is Oscar (3:49)
  10. The Walls Of Lechuguilla (5:29)
  11. What's New (3:04)
  12. Tear Stained Suicide Manifesto (4:55)
  13. Ayneh (Campbell) (1:36)

Credits

  • Ambrose Akinmusire - primary artist, trumpet, celesta, voice, producer, written-by, vocal
  • Eli Wolf - a&r
  • Harish Raghavan - bass, written-by
  • Justin Brown - drums
  • Jason Moran - film producer
  • Bruce Lundvall - liner notes
  • Gerald Clayton - piano
  • Shanieka D. Brooks - product manager
  • David Darlington - recorded by, mixed by, mastered by, mastering
  • Walter Smith III - tenor saxophone
  • Bob Haggart - written-by
  • Johnny Burke - written-by

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