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- Summary: The latest full-length release from New York harpist Brandee Younger was recorded in her apartment in Harlem with Rahsaan Carter and Allan Mednard as well as contributions from Courtney Bryan, Ele Howell, Shabaka Hutchings, Josh Johnson, Makaya McCraven, Niia, and Joel Ross.
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- Record Label: Impulse!
- Genre(s): Jazz
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Aug 7, 2025As a whole, it extends not only Younger's musical reach, but also readily reflects the influence of her mentors in this, a music that could only be born in the 21st century, and as such, it's a gamechanger.
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Aug 7, 2025The whole album can easily transport one to those outer realms of the mind. It’s a major step forward for Younger the composer and fits in well with the iconic label’s knack for tapping generational voices.
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Record CollectorAug 7, 2025Her eighth and arguably most satisfying musical adventure to date. [Sep 2025, p.92]
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Aug 7, 2025Younger’s familiarity with her harp opens up many avenues, but Gadabout Season settles for following what’s by now a familiar path: that of the skillful and charming contemporary spiritual jazz record content to linger in the background.