Les Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 is a 2023 studio album by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. It has received positive reviews from critics.
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 10, 2023 | |||
Recorded | 2009–2023 | |||
Length | 210:15 | |||
Language | Ancient Greek, English, Hebrew, Japanese, Sanskrit, Spanish, Swahili | |||
Label | Brainfeeder | |||
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson chronology | ||||
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Reception
editAccording to the review aggregator Metacritic, Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 72 out of 100 from four critic scores.[1] Editors at AllMusic rated this album 4 out of 5 stars, with critic Thom Jurek writing that "the music is a confluence of improv, jazz, classical, crossover, ambient, , etc." that features many "heavy hitters" as guests that results in "a statement that reveals the vastness of Atwood-Ferguson's inspiration, creative breadth, and musical vision without compromise".[2] Mojo's John Mulvey rated this album 3 out of 5 stars, writing that "the highlights foreground Atwood-Ferguson as a widescreen visionary in the David Axelrod and Charles Stepney tradition, with a Rolodex of jazz hitters to call on".[3] Louis Pattison of Uncut gave Les Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 4 out of 5 stars, calling it a "sprawling set [that] is a testament to his talents not just as multi-instrumentalist but as bandleader" and "a rapturous unwind through sprightly bouzouki-powered jazz, soulful strings and serene New Age".[4]
Editors at AllMusic included this on their list of favorite jazz albums of 2023.[5] Editors at Reader's Digest included this among the best albums of the year.[6]
Track listing
edit- "Kiseki" – 4:48
- "Persinette" – 1:47
- "Narva" – 0:42
- "Eudaimonia" – 10:08
- "Porpita" – 3:26
- "Nazo No Tenkai (Ernok)" – 1:23
- "Mångata" – 3:25
- "Ano Yo" – 12:32
- "Zarra" – 0:59
- "Kairos (Amor Fati)" – 14:04
- "Magnolia (Aisling)" – 1:51
- "Cho Oyu" – 8:58
- "Matumaini" – 4:50
- "Zoticus" – 1:06
- "Légäsi" – 8:38
- "Votivus" – 1:35
- "Querencia" – 1:33
- "Kundinyota" – 2:38
- "Dragons of Eden" – 1:41
- "Eunoia" – 6:12
- "Znaniya (Falkor)" – 3:59
- "Tzedakah" – 9:53
- "Apocrypha" – 2:01
- "Asherah" – 3:01
- "Plotinus" – 0:36
- "Kairos (Kefi)" – 5:08
- "Qumran" – 4:53
- "Makaria" – 1:47
- "Kupaianaha" – 8:22
- "Taijasa" – 4:50
- "Vesta" – 1:23
- "Ziggurat" – 1:32
- "Ziya" – 3:20
- "Scar" – 6:36
- "Let the Light Shine In" – 1:06
- "Komorebi" – 2:49
- "Daydream" – 4:10
- "Dream Dance" – 12:49
- "Apotheosis" – 7:59
- "Magnolia (Astronomia Nova)" – 1:47
- "Moksha" – 6:11
- "Datsuzoku" – 2:12
- "Hypatia" – 3:04
- "Kuleana" – 1:09
- "Aldous" – 0:34
- "Jijivisha" – 2:38
- "Paititi" – 0:51
- "Airavata" – 4:31
- "Znaniya (Ahura Mazda)" – 3:52
- "Nag Hammadi" – 1:23
- "Halcyon" – 1:24
- "Sweet Invitation" – 2:03
Personnel
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- Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – instrumentation, including violin, viola, cello and keyboards, photography, art direction
- JD Beck
- David Crunelle – artwork
- Devin Daniels – alto saxophone on "Ano Yo"
- Jamael Dean
- DOMi
- Marcus Gilmore
- Josh Johnson
- Bennie Maupin – bass clarinet on "Kiseki"
- Carlos Niño
- Gabe Noel
- Jeff Parker
- Deantoni Parks
- Austin Peralta
- Burniss Travis II
- Thundercat
- Miles Showell – mastering
- Adam Stover – layout
- Benjamin Fredrick Vukelic – mixing
- Kamasi Washington
- Jamire Williams
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Reviews and Tracks – Metacritic". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. n.d. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ Jurek, Thom (n.d.). "Miguel Atwood-Ferguson – Les Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ Mulvey, John (December 2023). Bulley, Jenny (ed.). "Filter Albums". Mojo Filter. Mojo. No. 356. p. 89. ISSN 1351-0193.
- ^ Louis, Pattison (December 2023). "New Albums". Uncut. p. 25. ISSN 1368-0722.
- ^ "Favorite Jazz Albums". AllMusic. RhythmOne. n.d. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "RD top albums of the year 2023". Music. Reader's Digest. December 20, 2023. ISSN 0034-0375. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
External links
edit- Les Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 at Discogs (list of releases)
- Les Jardins Mystiques, Vol. 1 at MusicBrainz (list of releases)