Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
68 /100
Alpine
Higher than 93% of albums we've rated

Tyner's intricate compositions and varied influences create a rich jazz experience, though it may not be in its context.

What we noticed

  • Each track showcases a different jazz influence, with some tracks incorporating elements of blues and others leaning towards modal jazz.
  • The use of call-and-response between the piano and accompanying instruments adds depth to the arrangements, enhancing the overall texture.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Flying High 10:14
  • 2 I Mean You 7:19
  • 3 Where Is Love 5:31
  • 4 Changes 9:46
  • 5 Blues Stride 3:38
  • 6 Happy Days 9:42
  • 7 Impressions 11:13
  • 8 Mellow Minor 9:21
  • 9 Good Morning, Heartache 5:26

Reference: MusicBrainz