''The Choice'' is an extended play by American jazz saxophonist

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. It was billed as a companion extended play for his second studio album, '' Heaven and Earth'', which was released on June 22, 2018.

Background

Upon the vinyl and CD releases of ''Heaven and Earth'', it was noted that there was a fifth record or CD encased in the centrefold of the cover. By cutting open the packaging, one could access a pressing of ''The Choice''. When this information became publicised, an official version of ''The Choice'' was made available on June 29, one week after ''Heaven and Earth'''s initial release.

Critical reception

''The Choice'' received favourable reviews from critics. In a review for ''Pitchfork'', Andy Beta scored the album a 6.5/10, stating that " ashington exploredhis mellower side without breaking any significantly new ground".

Track listing

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and

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's 1960 song of the same name. * "Ooh Child" is a cover of the

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1970 song "

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Choice 2018 EPs Kamasi Washington albums Young Turks (record label) albums