Jon Hassell is a visionary trumpeter and composer whose pioneering concept of "Fourth World" music — a fusion of electronic textures, jazz, and global influences — has made him one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music. Released in 2018 on his own Ndeya label, Listening To Pictures (Pentimento Volume One) marks a triumphant return to that signature ethno-ambient sound, drawing its title from the art world concept of earlier layers of a painting reappearing through newer ones.
Across its eight tracks, the album weaves strands of melody and unbound rhythms into richly layered sonic architecture, with Hassell's unmistakable trumpet at the center of it all. Standout moments like "Dreaming" showcase lush synth chords alongside his trumpet work, while "Al Kongo Udu" evokes the spirit of his classic early recordings with bursts of tabla-like percussion. It's a deeply immersive listening experience that rewards fans of adventurous, boundary-crossing music.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Ndeya
- Genre: Electronic, Jazz
- Release Date: 06/08/2018
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TRACKS
A1. Dreaming
A2. Picnic
A3. Slipstream
A4. Al-Kongo Udu
B1. Pastorale Vassant
B2. Manga Scene
B3. Her First Rain
B4. Ndeya
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