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Live in the Netherlands

David S. Ware · 2001

39 min · 4 tracks · jazz

A sprawling improvisational journey, where intricate saxophone lines intertwine with dynamic rhythms, creating an immersive sonic landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    4th Dimensional — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its expansive improvisation and intense interplay between musicians, showcasing Ware's innovative saxophone work.
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    5th Dimensional — With its shorter length, this track provides a burst of energy and highlights the ensemble's agility, making it a striking contrast to the longer pieces that follow.
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    6th Dimensional — A standout for its complex layering and evolving textures, this track exemplifies Ware's ability to create tension and release through collective improvisation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
67 /100
Alpine
Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate improvisation and strong musicianship, making it a notable entry in avant-garde jazz.

What we noticed

  • Each track features a gradual build-up of intensity, with dynamic shifts in rhythm and tempo that create a sense of movement.
  • The interplay between the saxophone and the rhythm section is intricate, often leading to moments of tension and release throughout the performance.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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

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

  • 1 4th Dimensional 9:24
  • 2 5th Dimensional 4:33
  • 3 6th Dimensional 10:11
  • 4 7th Dimensional 14:59

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