Description

A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina) – Terence Blanchard (Blue Note)

Product Information

Key Details

UPC: 094639153220
Product Type: Jazz Album (Digital Audio CD)
Format: Compact Disc
Label: Blue Note, The Blue Note Label Co. (a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc.)
Release Year: 2007
Recording Details: Produced by: Terence Blanchard
- Recorded by the Terence Blanchard Quintet and The Northwest Sinfonia
- Recorded live in a studio setting (details available on www.terenceblanchard.com)
Executive Producer: Bruce Lundvall

Artists & Personnel:

Terence Blanchard – Trumpet
Brice Winston – Tenor & Soprano Saxophones
Aaron Parks – Piano
Derrick Hodge – Acoustic & Electric Basses
Kendrick Scott – Drums, Percussion
Zach Harmon – Tabla and the Happy Apple
The Northwest Sinfonia – Orchestral accompaniment
Contractor & Concertmaster: Simon James

Overview

A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem for Katrina) is a deeply moving musical statement by Terence Blanchard, conceived as a requiem in remembrance of Hurricane Katrina. Released in 2007 on Blue Note, this album features an intricate blend of jazz composition and orchestral textures. With a stellar lineup led by Blanchard himself on trumpet and supported by luminaries such as Brice Winston, Aaron Parks, Derrick Hodge, Kendrick Scott, and Zach Harmon, the album harnesses both the intimacy of the jazz quintet and the grandeur of The Northwest Sinfonia. This work is a tribute, a call for reflection, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.

Product Features

Audio & Recording Quality

High-Resolution Sound:
Captured with the utmost care to preserve every subtle nuance of the performance.
Authentic Live Energy:
The session delivers both the spontaneity of live jazz improvisation and the richly layered textures of orchestral performance.

Packaging & Presentation

Distinctive Blue Note Design:
The CD features cover artwork and design that reflect Blue Note's iconic visual style, conveying both modern sophistication and reverence for jazz history.
Collector’s Edition:
A must-have for jazz aficionados and fans of Terence Blanchard, this release is both a tribute and a historical document of a pivotal moment.

Track Listing & Timings

Ghost of Congo Square – 3:02
Levers – 8:08
Wading Through – 6:28
Ashé – 8:20
In Time of Need – 7:54
Ghost of Betsy – 1:59
The Water – 4:08
Mantra Intro – 3:22
Mantra – 9:50
Over There – 7:44
Ghost of 1927 – 1:39
Funeral Dirge – 5:52
Dear Mom – 3:40

All track timings are listed as provided; the lineup and compositions reflect Terence Blanchard’s visionary approach in melding jazz improvisation with classical orchestral elements.

Interesting Facts

A Testament to Resilience and Tribute

Musical Requiem:
This album stands as a requiem not only for the victims of Hurricane Katrina but also as a celebration of the enduring power of music to heal and transform.
Innovative Fusion:
The recording marries the spontaneous energy of Blanchard’s quintet with the majestic depth of The Northwest Sinfonia, creating a sound that is both intimate and expansive.
Critical Acclaim:
Upon its release, the album was lauded for its emotional depth and musical sophistication, capturing a turbulent moment in American history and transforming it into an act of artistic catharsis.
Collaborative Brilliance:
Each musician’s contribution—from Brice Winston’s bold saxophone lines to Aaron Parks’ sensitive piano solos—enhances the narrative of loss, hope, and remembrance that permeates the album.

Publishers

Licensed from Lyra Productions/America, Inc., U.S.A. and released by The Blue Note Label Co.
All rights reserved © 2007 The Blue Note Label Group, a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc.
Printed in the EU. For further information, please visit www.bluenote.com or www.terenceblanchard.com.

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