Mingus Lives
37 min · 4 tracks · jazz
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's improvisational nature and varied rhythmic structures create a distinct yet cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisations, with each track averaging over six minutes in length, allowing for deep exploration of themes.
- The first track opens with a slow, contemplative piano introduction before transitioning into a more dynamic interplay between piano and bass.
- Each piece showcases a different rhythmic structure, with 'Snake Out' employing a syncopated groove while 'Tensile Structures' shifts to a more free-form approach.
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mingus Lives 7:52
- 2 Snake Out 10:50
- 3 Tensile Structures 8:04
- 4 Here, There And Anywhere 10:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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