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Album · 2014

The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint

by Ambrose Akinmusire

Released
24 March 2014
Label
Blue Note
Catalogue no.
B002073001
Tracklist
13 tracks
Length
1:18:18
Country
US

“The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint” is an album by Ambrose Akinmusire, released in 2014 on Blue Note. The original release has 13 tracks with a running time of 1:18:18. The line-up features Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet, producer), Sam Harris (piano, mellotron), Harish Raghavan (bass), Justin Brown (drums (drum set)) and Charles Altura (guitar).

Who played on The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint

  • Ambrose Akinmusire trumpet, producer, percussion, keyboard all tracks
  • Sam Harris piano, mellotron on 10 tracks
  • Harish Raghavan bass on 9 tracks
  • Justin Brown drums (drum set) on 8 tracks
  • Charles Altura guitar on 6 tracks
  • Walter Smith III tenor saxophone on 4 tracks
  • Brooke Quiggins Saulnier violin on 3 tracks
  • Kallie Ciechomski viola on 3 tracks
  • Maria Im violin on 3 tracks
  • Maria Jeffers cello on 3 tracks
  • Elena Pinderhughes flute on 2 tracks
  • Becca Stevens vocals on 1 track
  • Cold Specks vocals on 1 track
  • Muna Blake spoken vocals on 1 track
  • Theo Bleckmann effects, vocals on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1-A1 Marie Christie — Ambrose Akinmusire 3:15
  2. 1-A2 As We Fight (Willie Penrose) — Ambrose Akinmusire 6:23
  3. 1-A3 Our Basement (Ed) — Becca Stevens 6:26
  4. 1-B1 Vartha — Ambrose Akinmusire 7:46
  5. 1-B2 The Beauty Of Dissolving Portraits — Ambrose Akinmusire 4:13
  6. 1-B3 Asiam (Joan) — Ambrose Akinmusire 6:02
  7. 1-B4 Bubbles (John William Sublett) — Ambrose Akinmusire 3:52
  8. 2-C1 Memo (G. Learson) — Ambrose Akinmusire 5:50
  9. 2-C2 Ceaseless Inexhaustible Child (Cyntoia Brown) — Ambrose Akinmusire 6:12
  10. 2-C3 Rollcall For Those Absent — Ambrose Akinmusire 3:38
  11. 2-C4 J.E. Nilmah (Ecclesiastes 6:10) — Ambrose Akinmusire 5:11
  12. 2-D1 Inflatedbyspinning — Ambrose Akinmusire 3:02
  13. 2-D2 Richard (Conduit) 16:28

Production

  • David Darlington mix
  • Andy Taub recording
  • Jack Clow recording
  • Jim Anderson recording

More albums by Ambrose Akinmusire

Prelude 2008 · Fresh Sound New Talent When the Heart Emerges Glistening 2011 · Blue Note Origami Harvest 2018 · Blue Note on the tender spot of every calloused moment 2020 · Blue Note Label Group Owl Song 2023 · Nonesuch Beauty Is Enough 2023 · Origami Harvest honey from a winter stone 2025 · Nonesuch
A Rift In Decorum 2017 · Live

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint?

The line-up of The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint includes Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet, producer), Sam Harris (piano, mellotron), Harish Raghavan (bass), Justin Brown (drums (drum set)), Charles Altura (guitar), Walter Smith III (tenor saxophone), Brooke Quiggins Saulnier (violin) and Kallie Ciechomski (viola).

Which label released The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint?

The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint was released in 2014 on Blue Note (B002073001).

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