What makes Daybreak by Dave Burrell notable?

The album is significant for its collaboration with saxophonist David Murray, highlighting the synergy between their styles and contributing to the evolution of post-bop jazz. It received positive reviews for its innovative approach, positioning Burrell as a vital voice in contemporary jazz during the late 1980s. When 'Daybreak' was released in 1989, Dave Burrell was already an established figure in the jazz scene, having collaborated with notable artists like David Murray. This album marked a new chapter in his career, showcasing his deepening exploration of complex soundscapes and intricate arrangements after years of influential work in avant-garde jazz.

How many songs are on Daybreak?

Daybreak has 4 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Daybreak

Dave Burrell · 1989

43 min · 4 tracks · jazz

A rich tapestry of post-bop improvisation woven through expansive compositions and intricate melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Daybreak — The title track opens the album with an expansive arrangement that sets a contemplative tone, showcasing Burrell's virtuosity and compositional skill.
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Blue Hour — This track features lush harmonies and a slow-burning intensity, allowing both Burrell and Murray to stretch their improvisational wings in a captivating interplay.
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Qasbah Rendezvous — With its rhythmic complexity and world music influences, this track exemplifies Burrell's ability to blend diverse musical elements into a cohesive narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate melodies and strong improvisational interplay, marking a solid entry in post-bop jazz.

What we noticed

The album features four extended tracks, each over six minutes long, allowing for extensive improvisation and exploration of themes.
Each piece transitions smoothly into the next, creating a continuous flow that emphasizes the collaborative interplay between piano and saxophone.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Daybreak 12:03
2 Sketch #1 9:49
3 Blue Hour 13:45
4 Qasbah Rendezvous 8:21

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