What makes Intuit by Kurt Rosenwinkel notable?

Intuit received critical acclaim for its inventive compositions and has been influential within the jazz community, often cited as a key album that helped define modern jazz guitar. The album's intricate arrangements and emotive playing have inspired a generation of jazz musicians and guitarists seeking to blend traditional jazz with contemporary influences. Released in 1999, Intuit is Kurt Rosenwinkel's debut album as a bandleader, marking his emergence in the jazz scene after years of collaboration with other artists. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from sideman roles to establishing his own musical identity, which would become a hallmark of his later works.

Intuit works well if you're into lyrical improvisation for deep listening, evening relaxation with soft nuances and thoughtful exploration of complex harmonies.

How many songs are on Intuit?

Intuit has 10 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Intuit

Kurt Rosenwinkel · 1999

70 min · 10 tracks · jazz

A contemplative blend of intricate melodies and harmonies, showcasing Rosenwinkel's lyrical guitar work and deep emotional resonance.

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Top tracks — play these first

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How Deep Is the Ocean — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive harmonic exploration and showcases Rosenwinkel's fluid guitar style while conveying deep emotional undertones.
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Darn That Dream — Rosenwinkel's interpretation here highlights his ability to infuse standard repertoire with fresh creativity, making it both familiar yet distinctively personal.
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Summertime — His rendition of this classic demonstrates not only technical prowess but also an innovative approach to phrasing and rhythm, illustrating his unique voice in jazz.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate compositions and strong musicianship, marking Rosenwinkel's unique voice in modern jazz.

What we noticed

The album features complex chord progressions that shift unexpectedly, creating a sense of exploration throughout each track.
Rosenwinkel's guitar solos often weave in and out of the ensemble, allowing for moments of both individual expression and collective interplay.

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

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

lyrical improvisation for deep listening
evening relaxation with soft nuances
thoughtful exploration of complex harmonies
gentle pacing for reflective moments

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek high-energy party vibes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1999, Intuit is Kurt Rosenwinkel's debut album as a bandleader, marking his emergence in the jazz scene after years of collaboration with other artists. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from sideman roles to establishing his own musical identity, which would become a hallmark of his later works.
Stylistic neighbors: Lionel Loueke· Gilad Hekselman· Julian Lage

Tracklist

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

1 How Deep Is the Ocean 9:35
2 Conception I 5:17
3 Darn That Dream 8:16
4 Dewey Square 7:37
5 When Sunny Gets Blue 7:48
6 Sipping at the Bells 3:53
7 Epiphany 8:23
8 Segment 5:45
9 Summertime 7:22
10 Conception II 6:11

What to play next

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