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The latest instalment in Whitefield's Temple Jazz series brings you an enhanced collective improvisation inspired by the meditative styles of Pharaoh Sanders, Alice Coltrane and Sun Ra. An aural approach to soothe ones soul in overly hectic environments. — (via Label)

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Birth Of Consciousness is a meditative journey captured in six stunning movements. Created through collective improvisation, this album emerged from two afternoon sessions where Whitefield and his ensemble of musicians, guided by thematic direction, channeled the energy of an imagined temple ritual. The result is a serene yet powerful fusion of spiritual calmness, inspired by Buddhist ceremonies and the works of Sun Ra, Pharaoh Sanders, and Alice Coltrane.

JJ Whitefield, known for his work with the influential groups The Poets Of Rhythm and Karl Hector & The Malcouns, as well as collaborations with legends such as Ebo Taylor and Witch, brings a new dimension to his artistic exploration. Birth Of Consciousness marks a shift in his journey from the fast-paced world of touring to a more introspective, reflective space—a perfect manifestation of his Spiritual Jazz collective, Forced Meditation. — (via HHV)

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Label: fRUITYSHOP Records
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Obi
Released: 2026 
Genre: Jazz
Style: Spiritual Jazz

File under: Spiritual Jazz
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