Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong improvisation and bebop elements but lacks significant cohesion due to its length and varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of bebop phrasing, with Stitt's saxophone leading in intricate melodic lines across nearly all tracks.
- Each track typically maintains a medium to fast tempo, with only a few slower ballads interspersed throughout the sequence.
- Several tracks include extended improvisational sections, allowing for dynamic exchanges between Stitt and the accompanying musicians.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- short bursts of lively energy
- playful melodies for socializing
- easy-going tunes for relaxation
- nostalgic vibes with warm tones
Maybe skip if you
- seek lengthy, complex compositions
- want heavy emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Parker· John Coltrane· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stitt's It 2:35
- 2 Cool Mambo 2:40
- 3 Blue Mambo 2:25
- 4 Sonny Sounds 2:29
- 5 Ain't Misbehavin' 3:02
- 6 Later 3:00
- 7 P.S. I Love You 3:00
- 8 This Can't Be Love 2:47
- 9 Imagination 3:24
- 10 Cherokee 2:33
- 11 Can't We Be Friends 2:41
- 12 Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away) 2:45
- 13 To Think You've Chosen Me 3:00
- 14 After You've Gone 2:25
- 15 Our Very Own 3:05
- 16 'S Wonderful 2:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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