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Release Date: 25 April 2025
Label: Mack Avenue
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 673203500310
Genres: Jazz Modern Postbebop
Description
Featuring stunning solo piano work by Strata-East co-founder Stanley Cowell, Musa: Ancestral Streams is a landmark album in jazz, celebrated for its intimacy and innovation. Recorded in 1974, it stands as one of the most significant solo piano albums of its time, blending jazz with classical, African, and Eastern influences. Cowell's pioneering use of both electric and acoustic piano expands the expressive range of the instrument, creating a deeply personal and spiritual experience. Musa: Ancestral Streams is a cornerstone of the Strata-East discography, reflecting the label's commitment to artistic freedom and genre-defining works. It not only highlights Cowell's extraordinary vision as a musician but also exemplifies Strata-East's role in championing boundary-pushing, artist-produced records.
For the first time ever, this pioneering solo work from the famed pianist will be available on CD and digital platforms, as well as on 180-gram vinyl. Pressed at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) and mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, the vinyl edition comes in high-quality, glossy tip-on gatefold jackets. It also includes new liner notes by Nate Chinen and never-before-seen photos, making this release a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Tracklisting
Christian McBride & Edgar Meyer
Mike Stern
Veronica Swift
Emmet Cohen
Christian McBride Big Band
Various Artists
Oscar Peterson
Connie Han
Stanley Cowell
Sonny Fortune, Billy Harper, Stanley Cowell, Reggie Workman & Billy Hart
Stanley Cowell
Stanley Cowell
Stanley Cowell
Stanley Cowell
Stanley Cowell
