Mirage a Trois
Yellowjackets · 1983
40 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of jazz fusion and improvisation, showcasing intricate melodies and rhythmic complexity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Claire's Song — This opening track sets the tone with its lyrical saxophone lines and complex harmonies, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Goin' Home — Featuring a captivating melody and emotive solos, this track highlights the group's ability to blend technical skill with heartfelt expression.
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Top Secret — This track showcases intricate arrangements and dynamic interplay between instruments, demonstrating the band's jazz fusion prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album displays intricate compositions and varied instrumentation, solidifying its place in jazz fusion.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases a different instrumental focus, with varying lead instruments such as piano, saxophone, and guitar throughout.
- The final track, 'Nimbus', employs an extended improvisational section that contrasts with the more structured compositions of earlier tracks.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate melodies for attentive listeners
- vibrant improvisation during relaxed evenings
- rhythmic complexity for focused enjoyment
- engaging transitions that surprise
- thoughtful background for creative work
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 20, 1983, 'Mirage a Trois' is the Yellowjackets' third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Shades.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity in the jazz fusion scene, pushing creative boundaries while featuring a lineup that included renowned musicians like saxophonist Bob Mintzer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· Brad Mehldau· Snarky Puppy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Claire's Song 5:07
- 2 Top Secret 6:00
- 3 I Got Rhythm 4:32
- 4 Pass It On 6:10
- 5 Goin' Home 5:36
- 6 Man in the Moon 4:35
- 7 Elamar 4:08
- 8 Nimbus 4:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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