Don't Mow Your Lawn
Ray Anderson · 1994
60 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and funk, weaving intricate horn arrangements with groovy rhythms and playful improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Mow Your Lawn — The title track encapsulates the album's playful spirit with its catchy melody and dynamic interplay between horns and rhythm section, setting the tone for the entire project.
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Diddleybop — This track showcases Anderson's exceptional ability to fuse complex rhythms with catchy hooks, creating an infectious groove that invites listeners to dance.
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Blow Your Own Horn — With its engaging call-and-response sections and bold brass lines, this track exemplifies Anderson's mastery of improvisation and collective musicianship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances, blending jazz and funk effectively.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate horn arrangements that often engage in call-and-response patterns, creating a dynamic interplay between instruments.
- Each track maintains a consistent groove, with rhythmic sections that allow for extended improvisation without losing momentum.
- 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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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
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 improvisation with friends
- long grooves for dancing
- vibrant energy on sunny days
- engaging rhythms for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, focused tracks
- want subdued background music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Don't Mow Your Lawn' was released in 1994, Ray Anderson had already established himself as a notable trombonist in the jazz scene, particularly known for his work with the band 'The Pocket Brass Band'. This album marked a significant moment in his career, showcasing his unique style that blends traditional jazz with funk elements, following his previous releases that leaned more towards avant-garde jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Lovano· Christian McBride· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Mow Your Lawn 5:39
- 2 Diddleybop 8:44
- 3 Damaged But Good 5:31
- 4 Alligatory Pecadillo 7:41
- 5 What'cha Gonna Do With That 5:28
- 6 Airwaves 10:30
- 7 Blow Your Own Horn 9:45
- 8 Disguise the Limit 6:51
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