Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's rhythmic complexity and varied instrumentation create a distinctive jazz experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of polyrhythms, particularly in the drum patterns, which drive the momentum of each track.
- The instrumentation is primarily led by saxophone and piano, with the drums providing a dynamic foundation that shifts throughout the tracks.
- 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
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- patient explorations of rhythmic complexity
- introspective moments of quiet reflection
- captivating interplay between musicians
- dynamic shifts in tempo and
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, catchy melodies
- seek rapid-fire, energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Williams· Jack DeJohnette· Max Roach
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shinjitu 7:43
- 2 Yesterdays 10:52
- 3 5/4 Thing 5:22
- 4 Ural Stradania 8:30
- 5 Simone 6:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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