04. "The trapeze artist's anxiety at the first note the jazz band blows (Jim Crow eyes in no man's land)"
05. "I will sing me a parable under water"
06. "Temperance march"
07. "Entrance no exit"
08. "Electro convulsive blues"
09. "In da sunset of your love"
10. "Speckled shaw crippled Pete boogie"
11. "Mama, mercy comes in spurts (Part 2)"
12. "The lost"
13. "Seasons of the witch doctor"
14. "Pauli Murray, at the back of the bus, suddenly realizes she has the blues"
15. "I hate blues, too"
16. "Blue like me (Part 2)"
17. "Blue interlude 2"
18. "My confession: Ode to Doris Day (The last embrace)"
Disc 03 01. "Near a baptist meeting"
02. "Old man blues"
03. "Elvis died with his sins intact"
04. "No 5 no flats no sharps blues (Part 2)"
05. "The moon is setting on the whore eye zone"
06. "One trane running"
07. "Ras speaks (Part 2)"
08. "Williamsburg blues"
09. "Cold bed blues"
10. "Blue collage: Don't put off salvation"
11. "Schildkraut on 52nd Street"
12. "In the realm of the blue"
13. "Reconstruction dreams (The ballad of Blind Tom)"
14. "Blood on the mirror"
15. "I am a delta terrorist"
16. "Ras speaks (Part 3)"
17. "I hate blues again"
Number of discs:
3
Description:
2011 three CD release containing new Blues compositions and arrangements by Allen Lowe and featuring Jazz greats Roswell Rudd, Marc Ribot, Matthew Shipp, and Lewis Porter.
"Blues And The Empirical Truth" is a compelling CD release by the ensemble of Lowe, Rudd, Ribot, Shipp, Porter and others, brought to you by Music & Arts. This album stands as an adventurous exploration into avant-garde jazz and blues traditions, blending improvisational mastery with deep-rooted musical heritage. Each track showcases the unique voices of these renowned musicians: William Parker?s dynamic bass lines anchor the group; Roswell Rudd?s expressive trombone brings warmth and wit; Marc Ribot?s guitar adds edgy textures; Matthew Shipp provides innovative piano harmonies; while Gerald Cleaver on drums delivers rhythmic complexity. Collectively, they have been celebrated for their groundbreaking contributions to modern jazz?each artist boasts an impressive discography and has collaborated with legends across genres. Music & Arts is a respected label known for its dedication to high-quality recordings in classical and contemporary music since 1967. Their commitment ensures that "Blues And The Empirical Truth" offers both audiophile sound quality and artistic depth.