Bill Bruford's Earthworks - Footloose And Fancy Free 2 CD Set

Bill Bruford showcases his inventive approach to modern jazz on Footloose And Fancy Free, performed with Earthworks. This 2 CD set captures the group’s sophisticated blend of jazz, improvisation, and progressive sensibilities, driven by Bruford’s unmistakably precise and exploratory drumming style.

Across both discs, the album highlights tightly composed pieces alongside expansive improvisational passages, demonstrating the ensemble’s ability to shift between intricate rhythmic structures and free-flowing expression. The interplay between musicians creates a dynamic, conversational sound that defines Earthworks’ unique place in contemporary jazz.

CD 1
1. Footloose And Fancy Free
2. If Summer Had Its Ghosts
3. A Part, And Yet Apart
4. Triplicity
5. Come To Dust
6. No Truce With The Furies
7. The Wooden Man Sings, And The Stone Woman Dances

CD 2
1. Revel Without A Pause
2. Never The Same Way Once
3. Original Sin
4. Cloud Cuckoo Land
5. Dewey-Eyed, Then Dancing
6. The Emperor's New Clothes
7. Bridge Of Inhibition
8. The Shadow Of A Doubt (Bonus Track)