Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends bebop and Afro-Cuban rhythms with intricate melodies, showcasing Gillespie's innovative style.
What we noticed
- Each piece maintains a brisk tempo, with rhythmic shifts that reflect both bebop and Afro-Cuban influences throughout.
- The arrangements allow for extended improvisation, particularly in the second track, which features a lengthy trumpet solo.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 Wheatleigh Hall 8:51
- 2 Sumphin 10:29
- 3 Con Alma 9:29
- 4 Haute Mon' 10:38
Reference: MusicBrainz
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