Moor Mother – Jazz Codes

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Artist: Moor Mother

Title: Jazz Codes

Year: 2022

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1. UMZANSI (2:40)
2. APRIL 7th (2:09)
3. GOLDEN LADY (1:46)
4. JOE MCPHEE NATION TIME INTRO (0:56)
5. ODE TO MARY (2:32)
6. WOODY SHAW (1:51)
7. MEDITATION RAG (4:31)
8. SO SWEET AMINA (3:23)
9. DUST TOGETHER (2:27)
10. RAP JASM (3:15)
11. BLUES AWAY (2:48)
12. BLAME (1:38)
13. ARMS SAVE (4:09)
14. REAL TRILL HOURS (1:36)
15. EVENING (2:13)
16. BARELY WOKE (2:36)
17. NOISE JISM (1:00)
18. THOMAS STANLEY JAZZCODES OUTRO (1:47)

Review

"Jazz Codes" by Moor Mother is a mind-bending musical odyssey that'll have you jiving and jittering in equal measure. This 2022 release is a kaleidoscopic journey through jazz, R&B, and spoken word, with Camae Ayewa at the helm, steering us into uncharted sonic territories. Gone are the noise-inflected vibes of yore; instead, we're treated to a melodic feast that's as complex as it is captivating.

Inspired by a book of poems honoring jazz and blues titans, this album is a virtual jam session extraordinaire. Ayewa, playing maestro to a stellar cast of musicians, including flutist Nicole Mitchell and harpist Mary Lattimore, orchestrates a symphony of sounds that dance and weave like smoke rings in a dimly lit club. The result? A tapestry of tunes that pay homage to the greats while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in modern music.

But wait, there's more! This isn't just a trip down memory lane - it's a philosophical rollercoaster that'll make your head spin and your soul soar. Ayewa's goal? To break the shackles of time itself, inviting us to slow down and savor the sweet, sweet nectar of the now. Tracks like "ODE TO MARY" and "SO SWEET AMINA" are sonic time machines, transporting us to a place where past, present, and future collide in a beautiful cacophony of sound and sentiment. - Romy