Boppin' & Burnin'
Don Patterson · 1968
39 min · 5 tracks
A vibrant fusion of hard bop and soul jazz, igniting with infectious grooves and improvisational brilliance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pisces Soul — This nearly 14-minute opener establishes the album's energy with an intricate interplay between organ and saxophone that showcases Patterson's virtuosity.
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Now's The Time — Patterson's rendition of this classic reveals his ability to breathe new life into well-known standards, combining traditional jazz elements with contemporary flair.
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Epistrophy — The track's adventurous harmonic structure allows for thrilling improvisations, highlighting both Patterson’s skill as a performer and composer.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong grooves and improvisation, balancing energetic and reflective moments.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases extended improvisation, with soloists frequently trading off, particularly in 'Now's The Time'.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
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whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Pisces Soul 13:58
- 2 Donna Lee 6:15
- 3 Island Fantasy 6:39
- 4 Epistrophy 5:09
- 5 Now's The Time 7:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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