Deciphering the Message

by Makaya McCraven

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A unique project by drummer and producer Makaya McCraven, where he reimagines and remixes classic tracks from the Blue Note Records catalog. McCraven loops, chops, and layers the original recordings, adding his own live drum parts and contributions from other contemporary jazz musicians like Jeff Parker and Joel Ross. The album serves as a vibrant dialogue between jazz history and modern hip-hop production techniques.

Genres

  • Nu Jazz

Tracklist

  1. A Slice Of The Top
  2. Sunset
  3. When Your Lover Has Gone
  4. Ecaroh
  5. Tranquillity
  6. Wail Bait
  7. Coppin' The Haven
  8. Frank's Tune
  9. Autumn In New York
  10. Monaco
  11. Mr. Jin
  12. C.F.D.
  13. Black Rhythm Happening