In 2018, Jon Hassell returned with Listening to Pictures, an album that continued his lifelong exploration of Fourth World music with a focus on ambient textures and his signature trumpet sound.
- The album was released on June 8, 2018, by Ndeya.
- Listening to Pictures was Hassell's first album of new material in over a decade.
- The album features contributions from various musicians, including producer/engineer Andy Kravitz and keyboardist Jamie Muhoberac.
Jon Hassell is a trumpeter and composer from Los Angeles, known for his pioneering work in "Fourth World" music, a fusion of ambient, electronic, and world music traditions. By 2018, Hassell had established a decades-long career exploring the sonic possibilities of his uniquely treated trumpet.
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