Farmer's Market
Art Farmer · 1959
36 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of sophisticated melodies and intricate improvisation, showcasing the artistry of hard bop jazz.
Top tracks — play these first
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With Prestige Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Farmer's Market — The title track exemplifies Farmer's ability to weave complex themes into accessible melodies, shifting seamlessly between tempo changes and showcasing the ensemble's chemistry.
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Ad-Dis-Un — This composition stands out for its playful yet intricate structure, allowing each musician to shine through their solos while maintaining a cohesive sound.
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Wailin' With Hank — Featuring dynamic interplay between Farmer and saxophonist Hank Mobley, this track captures the essence of collaboration that defines much of Farmer's work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalArt Farmer's 'Farmer's Market' blends sophisticated melodies with intricate improvisation, marking a strong entry in hard bop jazz.
What we noticed
- Each track features a prominent horn melody, often accompanied by intricate piano and bass lines that weave in and out of the foreground.
- The first three tracks maintain a brisk tempo, while the last three slow down slightly, creating a dynamic shift in energy throughout the record.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night vibes
- lyrical improvisation focus
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Art Farmer's first album under Prestige, solidifying his reputation.
- Themes
- hard bop innovation· 1950s jazz scene· collaborative improvisation
- Career context
- Released in 1959, Farmer's Market marked a significant point in Art Farmer's career as his first album under the Prestige label. This period followed his earlier work with the Jazztet and highlighted his growing reputation as a prominent figure in the jazz scene, establishing him as both a trumpeter and composer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Clifford Brown· Lee Morgan· Chet Baker
Tracklist
- 1 With Prestige Start here 5:13
- 2 Ad-Dis-Un 6:22
- 3 Farmer's Market 5:50
- 4 Reminiscing 4:57
- 5 By Myself 7:03
- 6 Wailin' With Hank 7:13
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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