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Blue Dawn-Blue Nights

Wallace Roney · 2019

53 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A rich tapestry of post-bop jazz melds intricate trumpet lines with expansive, atmospheric arrangements, creating a reflective sonic landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Bookendz — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its intricate melodies and dynamic interplay between musicians, showcasing Roney's prowess as both a trumpeter and leader.
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    Wolfbane — Wolfbane features a hauntingly beautiful arrangement that allows Roney's trumpet to soar over lush harmonies, capturing the album’s emotional depth.
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    Don't Stop Me Now — This track exemplifies Roney's ability to blend traditional jazz elements with modern sensibilities, creating an energetic yet contemplative piece that encapsulates the album's spirit.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
68 /100
Alpine
Higher than 93% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and intricate arrangements, making it rewarding for repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended compositions, with several tracks exceeding six minutes, allowing for intricate improvisation and development.
  • Trumpet melodies often intertwine with lush harmonies from the ensemble, creating a dense sonic texture that evolves throughout each piece.
  • The use of space is prominent; many sections feature long pauses or minimal instrumentation, which enhances the emotional weight of the music.
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
8/10

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 2/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective sonic landscape exploration
  • patient unfolding of intricate melodies
  • immersive late-night listening experience
  • cathartic moments of musical release

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking immediate, catchy tunes
  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Blue Dawn-Blue Nights is Wallace Roney's first album since the passing of his mentor Miles Davis and marks a pivotal moment in Roney's career. Released in 2019, this album showcases his evolution as a trumpeter and bandleader during a time when he was solidifying his own artistic identity within the jazz scene.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bookendz 6:13
  • 2 Why Should There Be Stars 5:28
  • 3 Wolfbane 7:54
  • 4 New Breed 8:13
  • 5 Don't Stop Me Now 7:05
  • 6 In a Dark Room 9:00
  • 7 Venus Rising 5:15
  • 8 Elliptical 4:15

What to play next

A Place in Time
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