Universal Syncopations II

Universal Syncopations II is an album by Czech bassist Miroslav Vitouš recorded in 2004-05 and released on the ECM label.[1]

Universal Syncopations II
Studio album by
Released2007
RecordedNovember 2004-April 2005
Universal Syncopation Studios, Italy
GenreJazz
Length50:32
LabelECM
ECM 2013
ProducerMiroslav Vitouš
Miroslav Vitouš chronology
Universal Syncopations
(2003)
Universal Syncopations II
(2007)
Remembering Weather Report
(2009)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Alex Henderson awarded the album 3½ stars, stating, "The interesting thing is that while Universal Syncopations 2 stresses ensemble playing and team work, parts of the album are quite free; this disc offers an inside/outside perspective, sometimes moving into mildly avant-garde territory but never favoring outright chaos. A quintessentially ECM aesthetic is very much at work on this solid effort, which will be enthusiastically welcomed by those who complain that Vitouš hasn't recorded often enough as a leader".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Miroslav Vitouš
  1. "Opera" - 11:16
  2. "Breakthrough" - 5:32
  3. "The Prayer" - 7:06
  4. "Solar Giant" - 4:42
  5. "Mediterranean Love" - 5:09
  6. "Gmoong" - 6:13
  7. "Universal Evolution" - 9:04
  8. "Moment" - 2:58

Personnel

References

  1. ECM discography accessed October 17, 2011
  2. Henderson, A. Allmusic Review accessed October 17, 2011
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