Peace Of Five

Peace Of Five is the opening track from the collaborative jazz-fusion album 21 Spices, released on February 25, 2011. The composition features percussionist Trilok Gurtu, drummer Simon Phillips, and the NDR Bigband as primary performers. The track spans 9 minutes and 16 seconds, blending elements of Indian classical rhythms with contemporary jazz arrangements.

The album 21 Spices was issued under the German label MIG in CD format. The project marked a cross-cultural exchange, with Gurtu contributing his expertise in world percussion and Phillips providing a foundation in progressive rock and jazz drumming. The NDR Bigband, a Hamburg-based ensemble known for its versatility in jazz and orchestral settings, expanded the composition’s harmonic and textural depth.

Limited public documentation exists on the track’s specific recording sessions or compositional process. The album’s title suggests an exploration of diverse musical influences, though no official statements confirm a direct thematic link to the number of tracks or stylistic elements. Peace Of Five stands as a representative example of the album’s fusion-oriented approach, characterized by intricate polyrhythms and collective improvisation.

No singles or alternate versions of the track were commercially released. The album received distribution primarily in European markets, with the label MIG specializing in jazz, world music, and experimental projects. The collaboration between Gurtu, Phillips, and the NDR Bigband remained a one-time studio endeavor, with no subsequent live performances or follow-up recordings documented.