What does Dogatana sound like?

Dogatana is a jazz album by Kazumi Watanabe, released in 1981. Good for playful explorations of sound and gentle afternoon listening sessions.

Dogatana works well if you're into playful explorations of sound, gentle afternoon listening sessions and melodic journeys through varied moods.

How many songs are on Dogatana?

Dogatana has 8 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Dogatana

Kazumi Watanabe · 1981

42 min · 8 tracks · jazz

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album displays strong musicianship and varied compositions but lacks broader recognition.

What we noticed

The use of space and silence is prominent, particularly in 'Waterfall - Autumn', where pauses enhance the emotional impact of the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

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

playful explorations of sound
gentle afternoon listening sessions
melodic journeys through varied moods
cascading rhythms that invite movement

Maybe skip if you

prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
want straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid entry in Watanabe's catalog that showcases his style without being a standout.
Stylistic neighbors: Pat Metheny· John McLaughlin· Bill Frisell