{"product_id":"jj-whitefield-forced-meditation-birth-of-consciousness","title":"JJ Whitefield, Forced Meditation – Birth Of Consciousness","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jjwhitefield.bandcamp.com\/album\/birth-of-consciousness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLabel\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBirth Of Consciousness\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJJ Whitefield, known for his work with the influential groups The Poets Of Rhythm and Karl Hector \u0026amp; The Malcouns, as well as collaborations with legends such as Ebo Taylor and Witch, brings a new dimension to his artistic exploration. \u003cem\u003eBirth Of Consciousness\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hhv.de\/en\/records\/item\/jj-whitefield-and-forced-meditation-birth-of-consciousness-1360515\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHHV\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"\" height=\"\" style=\"border: 0; width: 400px; height: 340px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=2961377591\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: fRUITYSHOP Records\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Obi\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 2026 \u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Spiritual Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Spiritual Jazz\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"fRUITYSHOP Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47614182949022,"sku":"9787798449921","price":60.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/a0920231194_10.jpg?v=1780737842","url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.com\/products\/jj-whitefield-forced-meditation-birth-of-consciousness","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}