Product details
- Label ECM Records
- Artist Bennie Maupin
- Format 1LP
- Country Germany
- Released Date 2025
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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The Jewel In The Lotus by Bennie Maupin.
Bennie Maupin delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Bennie Maupin leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"The Jewel In The Lotus," released by Bennie Maupin on ECM Records, is a captivating exploration of jazz that marries intricate harmonic structures with a profound spiritual essence. Recorded in the early 1970s, the album is distinguished by Maupin's masterful use of the bass clarinet, an instrument often overshadowed in the jazz world. Each track acts as a meditative journey, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in a soundscape that is both abstract and deeply resonant. With a lineup of exceptional musicians, including luminaries like Keith Jarrett, the album blends ethereal sound textures with rich improvisation, creating a sonic tapestry that transcends the confines of traditional jazz.
What truly sets "The Jewel In The Lotus" apart is its seamless fusion of genres, effortlessly weaving elements of avant-garde, modal jazz, and world music into a cohesive narrative. Each note feels intentional, each silence pregnant with meaning, inviting listeners to discover the hidden depths of their own consciousness. For those seeking a
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Ensenada
A2. Mappo
A3. Excursion
A4. Past + Present = Future
B1. The Jewel In The Lotus
B2. Winds Of Change
B3. Song For Tracie Dixon Summers
B4. Past Is Past
Credits:
Buster Williams - Bass
Betye Saar - Design [Cover Design]
Freddie Waits - Drums [Left Channel], Marimba [Left Channel]
Billy Hart - Drums [Right Channel]
Jan Erik Kongshaug - Engineer [Mixing Engineer]
Dennis Ferrante - Engineer [Recording Engineer]
Friedrich Kunzmann - Liner Notes
Bennie Maupin - Music By
Bill Summers - Percussion, Performer [Water-Filled Garbage Can]
James Lott (2) - Photography By [Cover Photo]
Kira Tolkmitt - Photography By [Photo]
Herbie Hancock - Piano, Electric Piano [E-Piano]
Manfred Eicher - Producer [Produced By]
Bennie Maupin - Reeds, Voice, Glockenspiel
Notes:
Recorded March 1974 at The Record Plant, New York City
℗ 1981 © 2025 ECM Records GmbH
Made in EU
Made in Germany
Runouts are stamped.
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Bennie Maupin
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: ECM Records
Catalog Number: ECM 1043
Release Year: 2025
Country: Germany
Condition: Sealed (New)
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