Immanuel Wilkins - Blues Blood (2024)
Immanuel Wilkins' third studio album, Blues Blood, released on October 11, 2024, via Blue Note Records, represents a significant evolution in his artistic journey. Co-produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, the album delves into themes of ancestral memory, spirituality, and community, blending various musical and sensory experiences that explore Wilkins' Black American heritage. The album comprises 14 tracks, including "Matte Glaze," "Afterlife Residence Time," and the title track "Blues Blood." Wilkins incorporates vocals for the first time, featuring artists such as Ganavya, June McDoom, Yaw Agyeman, and special guest Cécile McLorin Salvant, adding depth to the album's narrative. Critics have praised the album's innovative approach and thematic depth. DownBeat describes it as "haunting, profound, astonishing," achieving an "improbable balance of ethereal and earthy, of searching and grounded, of virtuosic and plainspokenly lyrical." Jazz Sensibilities highlights the album's intimate atmosphere, stating that it "invites listeners into an intimate space—one where the smells of a slow-cooked family stew mix with melodies that simmer and blend, evoking generations of resilience, love, and connection." Overall, Blues Blood is recognized as a significant contribution to contemporary jazz, offering listeners a contemplative and immersive auditory experience that reflects on personal and collective histories.
Sources: DownBeat Jazz Sensibilities Staccatofy
Genre: avant-garde Jazz
Country: US
Final Verdict: 58% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 835th / 1038
Highlight: DARK EYES SMILE
Made me think of:
Kamasi Washington
Makaya McCraven
Shabaka Hutchings
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