Released 70 years ago
Clifford Brown All Stars
Clifford Brown · 1956
36 min · 2 tracks · jazz
Dynamic improvisation intertwines with lush melodies, showcasing virtuosic brass and rhythmic ingenuity in a quintessential bebop experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Caravan — This track highlights Brown's ability to combine intricate phrasing with spontaneous creativity, making it a definitive showcase of his trumpet skills.
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Autumn in New York — With its expansive arrangement, this piece allows for deep emotional expression and showcases the ensemble's cohesive interplay under Brown's leadership.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong compositions and exceptional craftsmanship, making it a notable entry in the bebop genre.
What we noticed
- Dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity occur frequently, with sections of improvisation contrasting against more structured melodic lines.
- The interplay between the trumpet and rhythm section creates a conversational quality, allowing for spontaneous musical dialogue.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Caravan 15:16
- 2 Autumn in New York 21:35
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