Marching music

"The idea of using jazz as a conduit for activism is nothing new to Dave Douglas; he made an overt call to action album just two years prior. But Douglas never stops looking for new ways of getting his message out, and Marching Music is music with a purpose that also widens Douglas' already expansive palette".

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"The music here is a mixture of heavy and luminescent, with grooves and atmosphere sharing space, with engaging melodies ("Whose Streets") and sonic exploration ("Safe Space") in balance. Bhatia's control and massive range of tones are astonishing, and Cain handles both color and odd time signatures with aplomb. Douglas' notes tell us the music should be a soundtrack to protests and social change. Still, a tune like "Climate Strike" is Emma Goldman-esque-optimistic and dancing, qualities utterly necessary for any revolution".

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