Is In Movement a good place to start with Jack DeJohnette?

Yes, In Movement is recommended as a starting point for new Jack DeJohnette listeners. A masterful blend of improvisational spirit and intricate compositions, weaving together jazz traditions with contemporary explorations. In Movement was released during Jack DeJohnette's prolific late-career phase, following his 2012 album Sound Travels. By 2016, DeJohnette had solidified his status as a pioneering figure in jazz fusion, renowned for his innovative drumming and collaborative work with legends like Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett.

Who is In Movement for?

In Movement works well if you're into dynamic journey with resolution, wave-like pacing for deep listening and soulful melodies that evolve.

How many songs are on In Movement?

In Movement has 8 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

In Movement

Jack DeJohnette · 2016

54 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A masterful blend of improvisational spirit and intricate compositions, weaving together jazz traditions with contemporary explorations.

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Top tracks — play these first

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In Movement — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, showcasing dynamic exchanges between instruments and a fluidity that captures the feeling of continuous evolution in jazz.
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Blue in Green — This reinterpretation of the classic Miles Davis piece features a hauntingly beautiful piano solo that creates an atmospheric depth, illustrating DeJohnette's reverence for jazz history.
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Alabama Start here — A poignant homage to the Civil Rights movement, this track blends emotive melody with complex rhythms, reflecting on social themes while maintaining a deep musicality.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album blends intricate compositions with improvisation, showcasing DeJohnette's mastery while exploring diverse jazz traditions.

What we noticed

The album features extended improvisational sections, with several tracks exceeding seven minutes, allowing for deep exploration of themes.
Each track showcases a different instrumentation and arrangement, with varying combinations of piano, bass, and drums creating distinct soundscapes.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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

dynamic journey with resolution
wave-like pacing for deep listening
soulful melodies that evolve
immersive experience through improvisation

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward, structured tracks
seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Released during a prolific late-career phase, showcasing continued vitality and exploration.
Themes: Civil Rights homage· jazz evolution· improvisational dialogue
Career context: In Movement was released during Jack DeJohnette's prolific late-career phase, following his 2012 album Sound Travels. By 2016, DeJohnette had solidified his status as a pioneering figure in jazz fusion, renowned for his innovative drumming and collaborative work with legends like Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett.
Stylistic neighbors: Tony Williams· Chick Corea· Brian Blade