Streams of Expression

Streams of Expression
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 1, 2006
RecordedDecember 13–14, 2005
StudioAvatar, New York City
GenreJazz
Length1:13:54
LabelBlue Note
ProducerJoe Lovano
Joe Lovano chronology
Joyous Encounter
(2005)
Streams of Expression
(2006)
Kids: Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
(2007)
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All About Jazz
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

Streams of Expression is the 20th studio album by American jazz musician Joe Lovano to be released on the Blue Note label. It was released in 2006 and features a five-part "Streams of Expression Suite," three-part "Birth of the Cool Suite," and three other shorter works. The "Birth of the Cool Suite" was conducted by Gunther Schuller and utilizes melodic themes inspired by Miles Davis' work from his 1948 and 1950 nonet. The album also features George Garzone, Ralph Lalama, Gary Smulyan, and Tim Hagans.