The Parable of the Poet

by Joel Ross

The Parable of the Poet cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 15 April 2022
  • Label: Blue Note
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:18
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Leading an expansive eight-piece ensemble, the vibraphonist structures this release as an extended, seven-movement suite. The compositions blend the rhythmic intricacies of post-bop with the spiritual depth and mellow, hypnotic pacing of contemporary chamber jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, acoustic, improvisation

Tracklist

  1. PRAYER (7:45)
  2. GUILT (9:22)
  3. CHOICES (7:44)
  4. WAIL (10:20)
  5. THE IMPETUS (To Be And Do Better) (6:22)
  6. DOXOLOGY (Hope) (3:59)
  7. BENEDICTION (5:44)

Credits

  • Immanuel Wilkins - alto saxophone, written-by
  • Rick Rosato - bass, written-by
  • Craig Weinrib - drums, written-by
  • Gabrielle Garo - flute, written-by
  • JoeLius DuBois Porter - illustration [cover art by]
  • Sean Mason - piano, written-by
  • Maria Grand - tenor saxophone, written-by
  • Kalia Vandever - trombone, written-by

More from Joel Ross: full discography