Here and Now
Art Farmer · 1962
49 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A sophisticated blend of hard bop and cool jazz, filled with intricate melodies and rich harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tonk Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its energetic rhythm and showcases Farmer's clean trumpet lines alongside vibrant ensemble work.
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Whisper Not — A reinterpretation of a jazz standard, this track highlights Farmer's lyrical playing style and emotional depth, making it a standout on the album.
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Ruby, My Dear — Farmer's rendition breathes new life into this classic, infusing it with personal interpretation and showcasing his mastery of phrasing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album features strong compositions and skilled performances but loses cohesion with its alternate takes at the end.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a steady mid-tempo pace, with intricate melodies that showcase the interplay between the trumpet and piano.
- Tracks 6 through 8 introduce more varied tempos and dynamics, creating a contrast that highlights Farmer's versatility as a bandleader.
- The last two tracks are alternate takes of earlier pieces, which disrupts the flow established by the preceding tracks.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- warm melodic conversations unfold
- dynamic flow with varied intensity
- reflective moments of lyrical beauty
- engaging rhythms for attentive listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate gratification
- seek constant high energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Farmer's transition to a prominent bandleader, enhancing his reputation.
- Themes
- jazz club intimacy· hard bop evolution· melodic improvisation
- Career context
- Released in 1962, Here and Now marked Art Farmer's transition into a more prominent role as a bandleader after his tenure with the Jazztet. Following several successful collaborations, this album showcased his deepening commitment to exploring complex arrangements and improvisational styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Clifford Brown· Lee Morgan· Chet Baker
Tracklist
- 1 Tonk Start here 6:46
- 2 Rue Prevail 4:23
- 3 Richie's Dilemma 5:07
- 4 Whisper Not 5:17
- 5 Just in Time 5:22
- 6 Ruby, My Dear 5:06
- 7 In Love in Vain 7:08
- 8 Sonny's Back 4:02
- 9 Tonk (45 RPM take) 3:01
- 10 Sonny's Back (45 RPM take) 2:51
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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