Charlie Haden Quartet West

Now Is the Hour

RELEASED: April 02, 1996
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Here’s Looking at You 6:11 2. The Left Hand of God 7:48 3. Requiem 1:31 4. Back Home Blues 4:04 5. There in a Dream 7:05 6. All Through the Night 4:13 7. Detour Ahead 6:06 8. Blue Pearl 4:32 9. When Tomorrow Comes 4:38 10. Palo Alto 4:56 11. Marable’s Parable 3:31 12. Now Is the Hour (Haere Ra – Māori farewell song) 4:58

Historical Archive

Now Is the Hour is a rich, immersive jazz album that showcases the Charlie Haden Quartet West's distinctive blend of traditional jazz elements with contemporary influences. The album features a mix of original compositions and standards, all delivered with a profound emotional depth and intricate musicality. The quartet's ability to create a lush soundscape while maintaining a sense of intimacy has contributed to its lasting legacy in the jazz genre.