Gooden's Corner
Grant Green · 1980
39 min · 6 tracks · jazz
Smooth jazz melodies intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating a laid-back yet sophisticated atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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On Green Dolphin Street — This track highlights Green's fluid guitar lines and rhythmic precision, setting the tone for the album with its lyrical exploration of harmony.
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Shadrack — Green’s interpretation brings a fresh vibrancy to this classic piece, showcasing his ability to infuse traditional material with personal flair and groove.
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Gooden’s Corner — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, featuring an extended improvisational section that emphasizes Green's signature style and depth as a performer.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends accessible jazz-funk with traditional elements, resulting in a polished yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of smooth guitar melodies that dominate the arrangements, often accompanied by subtle brass and rhythm sections.
- Each track maintains a laid-back tempo, with no song exceeding a moderate pace, creating a relaxed listening environment.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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
- steady pacing for relaxed moments
- soulful improvisation for deep listening
- smooth grooves for evening unwind
- consistent development with satisfying resolutions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic sounds
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1980, Gooden's Corner marked Grant Green's return to recording after a five-year hiatus from the studio. This album came during a period when Green was exploring more commercial sounds while still maintaining his jazz roots, showcasing his versatility as an artist in the evolving landscape of jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Benson· Kenny Burrell· Jimmy Ponder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On Green Dolphin Street 6:25
- 2 Shadrack 6:20
- 3 What Is This Thing Called Love? 5:40
- 4 Moon River 5:34
- 5 Gooden’s Corner 8:11
- 6 Two for One 7:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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