Junk Magic

by Craig Taborn

Junk Magic cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 20 April 2004
  • Label: Thirsty Ear
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:58
  • Community rating: 3.94/5 from 5 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The acclaimed pianist and composer seamlessly integrates complex laptop programming into live jazz improvisation, bridging the gap between acoustic warmth and digital fracture. 'Junk Magic' utilizes micromontage techniques and avant-garde rhythms, cementing its status as a pioneering work in the modern nu-jazz movement.

Genres

Descriptors: avant-garde, instrumental, electronic, soulful, experimental, improvisation, fusion, textured

Tracklist

  1. Junk Magic (6:18)
  2. Mystero (6:55)
  3. Shining Through (5:50)
  4. Prismatica (3:32)
  5. Bodies At Rest And In Motion (7:07)
  6. Stalagmite (1:09)
  7. The Golden Age (11:07)

Credits

  • Stephen Byram - artwork
  • David King - drums
  • Aaron Stewart - tenor saxophone
  • Mat Maneri - viola

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