CD Joe Jackson & Friends* – Heaven & Hell
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| 1 | Prelude | 2:59 |
| 2 | Fugue 1 / More Is More | 5:32 |
| 3 | Angel | 7:11 |
| 4 | Tuzla | 7:37 |
| 5 | Passacaglia / A Bud And A Slice | 8:36 |
| 6 | Right | 4:40 |
| 7 | The Bridge | 5:59 |
| 8 | Fugue 2 / Daedalus | 7:55 |
Joe Jackson & Friends – Heaven & Hell (1997, Sony Classical)
Step into a sophisticated sonic landscape with Heaven & Hell, a masterful 1997 release from the versatile Joe Jackson. Issued by Sony Classical, this album represents a significant departure from Jackson’s early new-wave roots, showcasing his evolution into an ambitious composer and arranger. As a promotional CD release, this particular edition is a prized find for collectors looking for a tangible piece of 1990s musical history.
The album is characterized by its "congregational music-making," where individual performances are intricately woven into a cohesive, avant-garde whole. Listeners can expect:
- Elegant Compositions: Arrangements that masterfully balance control with a sense of "spinning out of control," creating a captivating listening experience.
- Genre-Defying Sounds: Cutting-edge music that blends classical sensibilities with experimental structures, described as a "kaleidoscope" of sound that reveals new pictures with every listen.
- Dynamic Performances: Featuring notable contributions from guest musicians (the "Friends"), including standout playing by tenor saxophonist Greg Tardy.
Whether you are a completist of the Sony Classical catalog or a fan of Jackson’s transformative 1990s era, Heaven & Hell remains an overlooked quality recording that is as relevant today as it was at the turn of the century.
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