Featuring stunning solo piano work by Strata-East co-founder Stanley Cowell, Musa: Ancestral Streams is a landmark album in jazz, celebrated for its intimacy and innovation. Recorded in 1974, it stands as one of the most significant solo piano albums of its time, blending jazz with classical, African, and Eastern influences. Cowells pioneering use of both electric and acoustic piano expands the expressive range of the instrument, creating a deeply personal and spiritual experience. Musa: Ancestral Streams is a cornerstone of the Strata-East discography, reflecting the labels commitment to artistic freedom and genre-defining works. It not only highlights Cowells extraordinary vision as a musician but also exemplifies Strata-Easts role in championing boundary-pushing, artist-produced records.

For the first time ever, this pioneering solo work from the famed pianist will be available on CD and digital platforms, as well as on 180-gram vinyl. The digital release features an alternate take on the classic Travelin Man as well as 3 additional never-before-released bonus tracks. Pressed at Record Technology Inc. (RTI) and mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, the vinyl edition comes in high-quality, glossy tip-on gatefold jackets. It also includes new liner notes by Nate Chinen and never-before-seen photos, making this release a must-have for jazz enthusiasts and collectors alike. via Label

Label: Strata-East, Mack Avenue
Series: Mack Avenue Music Group x Strata-East
Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Released: 2025 / Original Release: 1974
Genre:Jazz
Style:Free Jazz, Free Improvisation

File under: Audiophile Jazz