Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends intricate bebop melodies with Afro-Cuban rhythms, showcasing Gillespie's innovative approach.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of complex chord progressions, particularly in tracks like 'All the Things You Are' and 'Dizzy Atmosphere'.
- Each track showcases extended improvisation sections, allowing soloists to explore themes in depth.
- The rhythm section frequently shifts between straight and syncopated patterns, creating a dynamic interplay with the melodic lines.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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 Night and Day 3:02
- 2 The Man I Love 3:13
- 3 When Its Sleepy Time Down South 2:57
- 4 Sweet and Lovely 3:24
- 5 My Old Flame 3:20
- 6 Jealousie 2:35
- 7 Blue and Sentimental 2:44
- 8 Pennies from Heaven 2:26
- 9 The Very Thought of You 2:35
- 10 Blue Moon 4:29
- 11 Groovin' High 2:42
- 12 All The Things Your Are 2:49
- 13 Dizzy Atmosphere 2:47
Reference: MusicBrainz
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