Brass Shout
Art Farmer · 1959
33 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of hard-bop rhythm and lyrical melody, showcasing brass instrumentation with intricate improvisations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nica's Dream Start here — This track exemplifies Farmer's ability to blend complex harmonies with emotional depth, making it a beloved standard in the jazz repertoire.
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Moanin' — The interpretation of this classic blues showcases Farmer’s expressive phrasing and mastery of dynamics, elevating it beyond mere repetition of the original.
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Autumn Leaves — Farmer’s rendition breathes fresh life into this timeless piece with its rich tonal quality and seamless interplay between the soloist and ensemble.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends hard-bop rhythms with lyrical melodies, showcasing strong brass improvisation and distinct arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of brass instrumentation, with trumpet and trombone leading melodic lines while the rhythm section maintains a hard-bop groove.
- Each track showcases intricate improvisations, often allowing soloists to take extended breaks that highlight their technical prowess.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady melodic exploration
- rich brass textures
- vibrant afternoon listening
- lyrical trumpet expressions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced energy
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Art Farmer's innovative approach and is highly acclaimed in his discography.
- Themes
- hard bop evolution· brass improvisation· Nica's Dream legacy
- Career context
- At the time of its release in 1959, Art Farmer was transitioning from his early career in the big band scene to becoming a prominent figure in the emerging hard bop movement. 'Brass Shout' came shortly after his work with the Jazz Messengers and marked a significant step in establishing his identity as a bandleader.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Clifford Brown· Lee Morgan· Chet Baker
Tracklist
- 1 Nica's Dream Start here 5:56
- 2 Autumn Leaves 5:10
- 3 Moanin' 5:48
- 4 April in Paris 4:01
- 5 Five Spot After Dark 4:53
- 6 Stella by Starlight 3:51
- 7 Minor Vamp 3:56
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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