Released 50 years ago
Discovered Again!
Dave Grusin · 1976
32 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A blend of lush arrangements and intricate melodies, showcasing Grusin's mastery of contemporary jazz.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Child Is Born Start here — This track features a hauntingly beautiful arrangement that highlights Grusin's skillful piano work and emotional depth, setting a reflective tone for the album.
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Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow — As a vibrant reinterpretation of a classic tune, this track captures Grusin's playful energy and inventive improvisation, making it a standout piece.
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Cripple Creek Breakdown — This track showcases an upbeat tempo and engaging rhythms, blending elements of folk and jazz that exemplify Grusin's eclectic style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalGrusin's blend of lush arrangements and intricate melodies creates a solid jazz record, though it doesn't significantly stand out in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush string arrangements that complement the intricate melodies played by the piano and other instruments.
- Each track maintains a moderate tempo, with several pieces incorporating syncopated rhythms that create a sense of movement.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady melodic journey throughout
- elegant background for relaxation
- lively rhythms for afternoon leisure
- intricate melodies for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeks instant gratification tracks
- prefers high-energy party music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album contributed significantly to Grusin's growing reputation in jazz.
- Themes
- film score fusion· reflective piano melodies· vibrant reinterpretations
- Career context
- Released in early 1976, Discovered Again! marks Dave Grusin's transition into a prolific period of recording, following his acclaimed album, Mountain Dance. By this time, he was already recognized for his innovative fusion of jazz and film scoring, establishing him as a central figure in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Herbie Hancock· Brad Mehldau
Tracklist
- 1 A Child Is Born Start here 3:49
- 2 Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow 4:20
- 3 Sun Song 4:42
- 4 Captain Bacardi 2:41
- 5 Git Along Little Dogies 4:35
- 6 The Colorado Trail 5:01
- 7 Cripple Creek Breakdown 4:48
- 8 Adeus a Papai 2:18
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Return to Forever
Chick Corea
Features lush arrangements and intricate melodies with a strong jazz fusion essence.
Bright Size Life
Pat Metheny
Combines reflective guitar melodies with rich harmonics, echoing a film score sensibility.
Rainbow Seeker
Joe Sample
Shares vibrant reinterpretations and soulful grooves within a contemporary jazz framework.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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