As We Are Now
Renee Rosnes · 1997
58 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant exploration of jazz that intertwines intricate melodies with emotive improvisation and vivid storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Abstraction Blue (For Georgia O'Keeffe) — This track showcases Rosnes's ability to create vivid soundscapes reflective of O'Keeffe’s artwork, merging impressionistic themes with innovative jazz structures.
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Bulldog's Chicken Run — The lively rhythms and playful motifs in this composition highlight Rosnes's skillful interplay with her bandmates, embodying the spontaneity of jazz performance.
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As We Are Now — The title track encapsulates the album’s essence, featuring emotional depth through its intricate arrangements and heartfelt piano expressions.
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 skilled performances, making it a solid entry in Rosnes's discography.
What we noticed
- Tracks vary in tempo and mood, with some pieces like 'Black Holes' starting softly before building to more intense climaxes, while others maintain a steady pace throughout.
- Several tracks, such as 'Mizmahta' and 'Bulldog's Chicken Run', incorporate call-and-response patterns between the piano and other instruments, enhancing the dynamic interplay.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vivid storytelling through improvisation
- patient unfolding of musical themes
- exploratory listening with emotional depth
- immersive journeys through diverse moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- want straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- As We Are Now is Renee Rosnes's third studio album, released in 1997 after her acclaimed debut and sophomore efforts that established her as a significant voice in jazz. By this time, Rosnes had already garnered attention for her virtuosic piano skills and compositional prowess, positioning her as a formidable artist in the contemporary jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Brad Mehldau· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Holes 6:46
- 2 The Land of Five Rivers 5:00
- 3 Abstraction Blue (For Georgia O'Keeffe) 6:31
- 4 Mizmahta 6:08
- 5 Non-Fiction 6:18
- 6 Bulldog's Chicken Run 8:30
- 7 As We Are Now 8:00
- 8 Absinthe 6:11
- 9 Pee Wee 5:25
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