Empathetic Parts
Roscoe Mitchell · 2010
41 min · 2 tracks · jazz
A meditative blend of improvisation and structured soundscapes that challenge the boundaries of jazz expression.
Top tracks — play these first
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Empathetic Parts — The title track serves as a cornerstone, featuring expansive improvisational passages that illustrate Mitchell's mastery of both melody and abstraction.
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I’ll Be Right Here Waiting — This piece contrasts the longer track with its succinct structure while still layering complex textures, demonstrating Mitchell's adeptness at merging simplicity with depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalInnovative improvisation and unique soundscapes define this avant-garde jazz album.
What we noticed
- The album consists of two lengthy tracks, each exploring a different facet of improvisation and structured sound.
- The first track features a gradual build-up of textures, while the second track introduces more dissonant elements and rhythmic complexity.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Empathetic Parts 33:49
- 2 I’ll Be Right Here Waiting 8:09
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