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Autumn in New York

Tal Farlow · 1954

34 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A blend of intricate guitar work and lush orchestration that captures the essence of jazz in mid-century New York.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Autumn in New York — The title track stands out with its lyrical melody and emotional depth, highlighting Farlow's ability to evoke the city's atmosphere through music.
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    Tal's Blues — In 'Tal's Blues,' Farlow showcases his improvisational skills and deep understanding of blues elements within jazz, making it a compelling listen.
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    Cherokee — Farlow's rendition of 'Cherokee' exemplifies his technical prowess and rapid-fire improvisation, marking a high point in the album’s energetic expression.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Farlow's intricate guitar work and orchestration create a distinctive jazz sound, though the album's cohesion is somewhat loose.

What we noticed

  • The album features intricate guitar solos that often intertwine with lush orchestral arrangements, creating a rich texture.
  • Each track showcases a distinct melodic theme, with Farlow's guitar taking the lead while the orchestra provides harmonic support.
  • Several tracks, like 'Tal's Blues', feature extended improvisation sections that highlight Farlow's technical prowess and creativity.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 I Like to Recognize the Tune 3:08
  • 2 Strike Up the Band 3:25
  • 3 Autumn in New York 5:10
  • 4 And She Remembers Me 4:23
  • 5 Little Girl Blue 3:33
  • 6 Have You Meet Miss Jones? 4:54
  • 7 Tal's Blues 5:10
  • 8 Cherokee 4:52

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