Medeski, Martin & Wood Friday Afternoon in the Universe LP

For the last 30 years, Medeski Martin & Wood have explored the boundaries of modern jazz, incorporating hip hop, avant-garde, world music, and electronic funk influences into their fearless improvisational style. Its title taken from the first line of “Old Angel Midnight” by Jack Kerouac (himself a legendary improviser), 1995’s Friday Afternoon in the Universe flings a whole lot at the wall and just about everything sticks, with mid-‘70s Miles Davis the predominant hue in an ever-changing sonic palette. “Chubb Sub” is a favorite, and was used prominently in the Get Shorty soundtrack, but even the most abstract numbers groove and move. First time on vinyl! A1. The LoverA2. Paper BassA3. House MopA4. Last Chance to Dance Trance (Perhaps)A5. Baby ClamsA6. We’re So HappyB1. ShackB2. TeaB3. ChinoiserieB4. Between Two LimbsB5. SequelB6. Friday Afternoon in the UniverseB7. Billy’s Tool BoxB8. Chubb SubB9. Khop Khun Krub (Thai for “Thank You”)