Friday Afternoon in the Universe is a landmark 1995 release from Medeski Martin & Wood, the boundary-pushing trio of keyboardist John Medeski, drummer Billy Martin, and bassist Chris Wood. The album cemented the group's reputation as one of the most exciting and forward-thinking acts in contemporary jazz, blending groove-heavy improvisation with a raw, organic energy that set them apart from their peers.
Rooted in jazz fusion and jazz-funk, the record showcases the trio's remarkable chemistry and their ability to move fluidly between hypnotic rhythmic grooves and free-spirited improvisation. Medeski's keyboards — ranging from organ to Wurlitzer — anchor the album with a soulful warmth, while Martin and Wood lay down an irresistible rhythmic foundation that makes the music as visceral as it is intellectually engaging.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Real Gone Music
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 05/08/2026
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TRACKS
A1. The Lover
A2. Paper Bass
A3. House Mop
A4. Last Chance To Dance Trance (Perhaps)
A5. Baby Clams
A6. We're So Happy
B1. Shack
B2. Tea
B3. Chinoiserie
B4. Between Two Limbs
B5. Sequel
B6. Friday Afternoon In The Universe
B7. Billy's Tool Box
B8. Chubb Sub
B9. Khob Khun Krub
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