Universal Beings E&F Sides

Description

A new project from drummer/producer Makaya McCraven, based in Chicago. An addendum to his critically acclaimed album Universal Beings released in 2018, which according to the New York Times "affirms the drummer's position as a major figure in creative music," Universal Beings E&F Sides features fourteen new tracks of organic beat music drawn from the original sessions, prepared and produced by Makaya as the soundtrack for the documentary film Universal Beings directed by Mark Pallman.
Universal Beings is a documentary that follows the drummer during his long creative journey. McCraven breaks down the creative process behind his unique blend of jazz. He offers a mix of new and remixed compositions inspired by his 2018 critically acclaimed album. He draws here from multiple uses of old materials, transforming them into something equally fresh and resonant. The fact that he has breathed new life into an already brilliant album makes him one of the most innovative creators in global jazz in 2020.