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Charlie Parker With Strings

Charlie Parker · 1952

3 min · 4 tracks · jazz

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Parker's virtuosic saxophone blends effectively with orchestral elements, creating a distinct sound that rewards attentive listening.

What we noticed

  • The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Parker's saxophone, creating a rich texture throughout the tracks.
  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo feel, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and moods.
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
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Came Along From Out of Nowhere
  • 2 They Can't Take That Away From Me
  • 3 I'm in the Mood for the Love
  • 4 East of the Sun 3:41

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