Makaya McCraven - In These Times [LP]

XL Recordings

£22.28

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: XL1271LP
Barcode: 0191404127117
Release Date: 23 Sep 2022
Genre: Jazz

 ‘In These Times’ is a collection of polytemporal compositions inspired as much by broader cultural struggles as Makaya McCraven’s personal experience as a product of a multinational, working class musician community.
 With contributions from over a dozen musicians and creative partners from his tight-knit circle of collaborators - including Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, Joel Ross, and Marquis Hill - the music was recorded in five different studios and four live performance spaces while McCraven engaged in extensive post-production work at home.
 Featuring orchestral, large ensemble arrangements interwoven with the signature ‘organic beat music’ sound that’s become his
signature, the album is an evolution and a milestone for McCraven, the producer. But moreover, it’s the strongest and clearest statement we’ve yet to hear from McCraven, the composer.
 Press - Lead reviews in Uncut (9/10), MOJO (4/5).

Tracklisting
In These Times
The Fours
High Fives
Dream Another
Lullaby
This Place That Place
The Calling
Seventh String
So Ubuji
The Knew Untitled
The Title