By George
George Cables · 1987
44 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A sophisticated blend of jazz standards, featuring lush piano arrangements that evoke deep emotion and intricate improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bess, You is My Woman Now — This track captures the essence of Cables' dynamic playing style, blending classical elements with jazz improvisation to create a hauntingly beautiful rendition.
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Summertime — Cables transforms this classic into a nuanced exploration of melody and rhythm, showcasing his ability to infuse traditional themes with contemporary flair.
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My Man's Gone Now — This interpretation highlights Cables' emotive playing, utilizing space and silence to convey the song's deep sense of loss and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases sophisticated arrangements and strong improvisation, making it a notable entry in jazz standards.
What we noticed
- The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks hovering around a moderate pace, creating a reflective mood.
- Cables employs rich chord voicings and intricate melodic lines, often layering them to create a lush soundscape.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- deep emotional piano explorations
- evening relaxation with friends
- intimate moments of reflection
- sophisticated arrangements for discerning listeners
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time George Cables released this album in 1987, he had established himself as a prominent pianist and composer in the jazz scene, following his earlier works like 'Elegy' (1979). This album came during a productive period for Cables, showcasing his mastery of jazz interpretation and arrangement while collaborating with notable musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· McCoy Tyner· Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bess, You is My Woman Now 7:25
- 2 My Man's Gone Now 7:31
- 3 I Got Rhythm 4:36
- 4 Embraceable You 6:51
- 5 Someone to Watch Over Me 7:06
- 6 A Foggy Day 5:53
- 7 Summertime 4:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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