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Inta Somethin'

Kenny Dorham · 1962

38 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of hard bop and balladry, showcasing Kenny Dorham's expressive trumpet against lush ensemble arrangements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Una Mas — This track showcases Dorham's lyrical trumpet style while maintaining a rhythmic intensity, effectively balancing energy with melodic grace throughout its extended solo sections.
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    It Could Happen to You — Dorham's interpretation of this standard is both playful and poignant, featuring a beautifully crafted trumpet melody that captures the essence of romantic yearning.
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    Lover Man — The slow tempo allows for deep emotional expression, with Dorham’s phrasing conveying longing that resonates through the intricate harmonies provided by the accompanying ensemble.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Dorham's expressive trumpet and varied tempos create a compelling blend of hard bop and balladry.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a lively track, 'Una Mas', that sets a brisk tempo, while the following pieces alternate between upbeat and more reflective moods.
  • Each track features Dorham's trumpet prominently, often leading with improvisational flourishes against a backdrop of rich ensemble arrangements.
  • The final track, 'San Francisco Beat', introduces a slightly faster pace, creating a sense of urgency that contrasts with the preceding ballads.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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 Una Mas 7:13
  • 2 It Could Happen to You 6:00
  • 3 Let's Face the Music and Dance 6:06
  • 4 No Two People 6:59
  • 5 Lover Man 5:01
  • 6 San Francisco Beat 7:10

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