Universal Syncopations


Universal Syncopations is an album by Czech bassist Miroslav Vitouš recorded in 2003 and released on the ECM label.

Reception

Thom Jurek of Allmusic states "Universal Syncopations is by turns a return to not the old forms, but rather to the manner of illustrating harmonic concepts in a quintet setting that allows for a maximum space between ensemble players while turning notions of swing, counterpoint, and rhythmic invention on their heads... Universal Syncopations is one of the most gorgeous sounding and toughly played dates of the calendar year".

Track listing

  1. "Bamboo Forest" - 4:37
  2. "Univoyage" - 10:54
  3. "Tramp Blues" - 5:19
  4. "Faith Run" - 4:58
  5. "Sun Flower" - 7:21
  6. "Miro Bop" - 4:03
  7. "Beethoven" - 7:18
  8. "Medium" - 5:09
  9. "Brazil Waves" - 4:26

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