Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album balances strong compositions with skilled performances, though it doesn't fully stand out in the jazz canon.
What we noticed
- Each track varies in tempo and mood, with several pieces featuring call-and-response sections between the horns and rhythm section.
- The final track, 'Groovin' High,' serves as a high-energy conclusion, contrasting with the more subdued tones of earlier pieces.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful rhythms for social gatherings
- easygoing tunes for leisurely afternoons
- nostalgic vibes with warm melodies
- engaging improvisation that invites listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
- seek heavy, layered soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Parker· Thelonious Monk· Arturo Sandoval
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey Pete 5:36
- 2 Yesterdays 3:43
- 3 Tin Tin Deo 4:15
- 4 Groovin' for Nat 3:17
- 5 Annie's Dance 4:02
- 6 Cool Breeze 4:54
- 7 School Days 4:19
- 8 That's All 3:09
- 9 Stable Mates 4:10
- 10 Groovin' High 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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