Angel City
Roscoe Mitchell · 2014
55 min · 1 track · jazz
A sprawling improvisational journey intertwining avant-garde jazz and contemporary classical influences with an expansive sonic palette.
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Angel City — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, showcasing lengthy improvisations that highlight Mitchell's virtuosity on the alto saxophone while exploring structural complexities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate compositions and deep improvisation within a cohesive structure.
What we noticed
- The single track spans over 40 minutes, allowing for extended improvisation and thematic development.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Angel City 55:12
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