Renaissance

by Branford Marsalis

Renaissance cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 October 1987
  • Label: Columbia
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 57:04
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Stepping out from the shadow of his high-profile sideman work with Sting, the saxophonist firmly reaffirmed his dedication to acoustic jazz traditions. 'Renaissance' is a masterful set of post-bop explorations supported by a stellar rhythm section including Herbie Hancock and Tony Williams. The album was pivotal in the neo-bop movement, emphasizing sophisticated phrasing and historical continuity.

Genres

Descriptors: saxophone, acoustic, instrumental, melodic, virtuosic

Tracklist

  1. Just One Of Those Things (7:46)
  2. Lament (5:54)
  3. The Peacocks (14:58)
  4. Love Stone (6:24)
  5. Citadel (10:39)
  6. The Wrath (Structured Burnout) (6:29)
  7. St. Thomas (4:51)

Credits

  • Branford Marsalis - primary artist, saxophone, written-by
  • Arnold Levine - artwork
  • Buster Williams - double bass
  • Robert Hurst - double bass
  • Anthony Williams - drums
  • Herbie Hancock - piano
  • Kenny Kirkland - piano
  • Cole Porter - written-by

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