Heaven and Earth

by Kamasi Washington

Heaven and Earth cover art

The ambitious double album 'Heaven and Earth' functions as a grand conceptual statement, divided into two distinct halves. The 'Earth' portion represents an outward perception of reality, while 'Heaven' explores an internal, imagined world, with both sides realized through a maximalist fusion of spiritual jazz, funk, and soul. Washington's compositions are famously sprawling, employing a large band, a full orchestra, and a choir to create a lush, cinematic sound that balances intricate arrangements with powerful, improvisational tenor saxophone solos.

Genres

  • Spiritual Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Fists of Fury
  2. Can You Hear Him
  3. Hub-Tones
  4. Connections
  5. Tiffakonkae
  6. The Invincible Youth
  7. Testify
  8. One of One
  9. The Space Travelers Lullaby
  10. Vi Lua Vi Sol
  11. Street Fighter Mas
  12. Song For The Fallen
  13. Journey
  14. The Psalmnist
  15. Show Us The Way
  16. Will You Sing