Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate improvisation and strong collaborative dynamics, marking a notable entry in jazz literature.

What we noticed

  • The first track features a complex interplay between Konitz's saxophone and Solal's piano, with each musician responding to the other's phrases.
  • Several tracks, such as 'Blues Sketch', employ a call-and-response structure that highlights the improvisational dialogue between the instruments.
  • The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo feel, with only slight variations in pace across its seven tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Duplicity 7:04
  • 2 Roman Walkings 5:31
  • 3 Esselle 4:25
  • 4 Words Have Changed 19:02
  • 5 November Talk 6:41
  • 6 Blues Sketch 11:32
  • 7 Rhythm Sweet 19:07

Reference: MusicBrainz