Released 20 years ago
Live at Club Mozambique
Grant Green · 2006
75 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant interplay of soulful melodies and rhythm-driven improvisation, echoing the lively atmosphere of a storied jazz venue.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jan Jan — This track opens the album with an infectious groove that sets a captivating tone, highlighting Green's fluid guitar lines and improvisational skill.
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Walk on By — Green's interpretation infuses this classic with a fresh vitality, transforming it into an emotional journey through intricate solos and tight ensemble playing.
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I Am Somebody — This powerful piece blends social commentary with rich musical themes, allowing Green's guitar to express the urgency and depth of its message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album captures vibrant live performances with strong improvisation and varied instrumentation, showcasing Green's jazz-soul blend.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisational sections, with several tracks exceeding seven minutes, allowing for deep exploration of themes.
- Each track showcases a different combination of instruments, creating varied textures and dynamics throughout the performance.
- The rhythm section frequently shifts between laid-back grooves and more driving tempos, influencing the overall energy of the pieces.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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
- immersive live performance energy
- gradual build toward resolution
- soulful grooves for relaxation
- nighttime vibe with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Live at Club Mozambique captures Grant Green's return to the live stage after a long hiatus from recording. This album showcases his unique blend of jazz and soul, following a career that had seen him become a prominent figure in the jazz genre during the 1960s and 70s, though he had largely stepped back from the spotlight in the years leading up to this release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Benson· Kenny Burrell· Jimmy Ponder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jan Jan 9:30
- 2 Farid 11:41
- 3 Bottom of the Barrel 9:39
- 4 Walk on By 7:09
- 5 More Today Than Yesterday 12:22
- 6 One More Chance 6:07
- 7 Patches 9:28
- 8 I Am Somebody 9:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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