A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke

by Vijay Iyer & Wadada Leo Smith

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Two towering figures of contemporary jazz collaborate on this stark, deeply meditative instrumental suite dedicated to the abstract visual artist Nasreen Mohamedi. The record relies entirely on the interplay between Iyer's sparse, heavily reverberating piano chords and Smith's legendary, piercing trumpet improvisations. Released on ECM Records, it is a masterclass in utilizing profound negative space and dynamic tension.

Genres

  • ECM Style Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Passage
  2. A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke: All Becomes Alive
  3. A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke: The Empty Mind Receives
  4. A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke: Labyrinths
  5. A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke: A Divine Courage
  6. A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke: Uncut Emeralds
  7. A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke: A Cold Fire
  8. A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke: Notes On Water
  9. Marian Anderson