In These Times
Context
Title track of the sixth studio album by drummer and producer Makaya McCraven, built over seven years from sessions in five studios and four concert halls. The album, co-released by International Anthem, Nonesuch and XL, is ranked #7 among the albums of the year by NPR Music.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Current scene (New York, Chicago, worldwide), Acid jazz, jazz-rap, nu jazz. Among the origins and influences of Current scene: Israeli jazz, Neoclassicism, Young Lions, Hard bop, Free jazz, Spiritual jazz.