Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong melodic composition and skilled improvisation typical of cool jazz, though it lacks broader cultural reach.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate interplay between Konitz's alto saxophone and Mulligan's baritone sax, often trading melodic lines in a conversational manner.
- Each track maintains a relaxed tempo characteristic of cool jazz, with the majority featuring extended improvisational sections that explore harmonic variations.
- The arrangements are sparse yet effective, allowing for moments of silence and space that enhance the overall lyrical quality of the melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me 3:05
- 2 Broadway 2:54
- 3 Almost Like Being in Love 2:55
- 4 Sextet 2:54
- 5 Lady Be Good 2:28
- 6 Too Marvelous for Words 3:43
- 7 Lover Man 3:05
- 8 I'll Remember April 4:10
- 9 These Foolish Things 3:28
- 10 All the Things You Are 3:55
Reference: MusicBrainz
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