Sacred Ceremonies

Album by Wadada Leo Smith & Milford Graves & Bill Laswell

Sacred Ceremonies is a three‑CD set by Wadada Leo Smith on TUM Records, released in 2021, presenting duo and trio improvisations with Milford Graves (drums) and Bill Laswell (electric bass). It explores free jazz and avant‑garde improvisation with ceremonial and spiritual themes.
First released: 21st May 2021

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Social Justice - A Fire For Reimagining The World
    6:31
  2. 2.
    Nyoto: Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3
    21:49
  3. 3.
    Ascending The Sacred Waterfall - A Ceremonial Practice
    11:09
  4. 4.
    Prince - The Blue Diamond Spirit
    6:08
  5. 5.
    Myths Of Civilizations And Revolutions
    8:46
  6. 6.
    Baby Dodds In Congo Square
    13:39
  7. 7.
    Donald Ayler’s Rainbow Summit
    7:06
  8. 8.
    Celebration Rhythms
    6:41
  9. 9.
    Truth In Expansion
    10:09
  10. 10.
    Poetic Sonics
    5:25
  11. 11.
    Tony Williams
    4:52
  12. 12.
    The Healer’s Direct Energy
    11:02
  13. 13.
    Mysterious Night
    7:30
  14. 14.
    The Poet: Play Ebony, Play Ivory (Dedicated To Henry Dumas)
    5:57
  15. 15.
    Waves Of Elevated Horizontal Forces
    10:57
  16. 16.
    Earth - A Morning Song
    6:28
  17. 17.
    An Epic Journey Inside The Center Of Color
    6:28
  18. 18.
    Ruby Red Largo - A Sonnet
    10:52
  19. 19.
    Minnie Riperton - The Chicago Bronzeville Master Blaster
    13:03