Universal Syncopations

Universal Syncopations is an album by Czech bassist Miroslav Vitouš recorded in 2003 and released on the ECM label.[1]

Universal Syncopations
Studio album by
Miroslav Vitouš
Released2003
Recorded2002
Universal Syncopation Studios, Italy
March 2003
Rainbow Studios, Oslo
GenreJazz
Length53:32
LabelECM
ECM 1863
ProducerManfred Eicher
Miroslav Vitouš chronology
Atmos
(1992)		 Universal Syncopations
(2003)		 Universal Syncopations II
(2005)

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".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Track listing
All compositions by Miroslav Vitouš except as indicated.
  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" (Jan Garbarek, Vitouš) - 7:18
  8. "Medium" (Jack DeJohnette, Vitouš) - 5:09
  9. "Brazil Waves" (Garbarek, Vitouš) - 4:26

Personnel

Chart performance
YearChartPosition
2003 Billboard Top Jazz Albums 21[3]

References
  1. ECM discography accessed October 14, 2011
  2. Jurek, T. Allmusic Review accessed October 14, 2011
  3. "Universal Syncopations - Miroslav Vitous | Awards | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
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