What makes Jimmy Raney featuring Bob Brookmeyer by Jimmy Raney notable?

This album is notable for its seamless blend of instrumental interplay between guitar and trombone, which exemplified the cool jazz movement of the time. It received positive critical reception and has influenced subsequent generations of jazz musicians who appreciate the subtleties of chamber-style jazz. Released in 1956, this album marked a significant collaboration for Jimmy Raney, showcasing his distinctive guitar style alongside the innovative trombonist Bob Brookmeyer. At this point in his career, Raney was transitioning from a sideman role to a more prominent position in jazz, following his earlier work with legends like Stan Getz and Woody Herman.

How many songs are on Jimmy Raney featuring Bob Brookmeyer?

Jimmy Raney featuring Bob Brookmeyer has 8 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Released 70 years ago

Jimmy Raney featuring Bob Brookmeyer

Jimmy Raney · 1956

34 min · 8 tracks · jazz

Mellow jazz harmonies intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating a lush and inviting listening experience.

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Isn't It Romantic? — This track features a captivating exchange between Raney's guitar and Brookmeyer's trombone, highlighting the album's focus on melodic improvisation and lyrical expression.
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How Long Has This Been Going On? — The arrangement allows both musicians to showcase their technical prowess while maintaining an intimate dialogue that defines the album's overall aesthetic.
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Jim's Tune — An original composition that encapsulates Raney's skillful guitar phrasing, it stands out as a reflective moment amid more energetic tracks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong instrumental interplay and cohesive arrangements, characteristic of the cool jazz movement.

What we noticed

The album features intricate guitar solos that often weave in and out of the trombone lines, creating a conversational interplay.
Each track maintains a mellow tempo, with no abrupt changes in dynamics or pacing throughout the record.
The arrangements frequently utilize extended harmonies, allowing for rich textures and a lush soundscape.

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

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.

Tracklist

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1 Isn't It Romantic? 4:09
2 How Long Has This Been Going On? 4:34
3 No Male for Me 4:22
4 The Flag Is Up 4:13
5 Get Off That Roof 4:10
6 Jim's Tune 4:05
7 Nobody Else but Me 5:01
8 Too Late Now 4:16

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