Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
65 /100
Treeline
Higher than 88% of albums we've rated

The album showcases sophisticated compositions and arrangements that define the cool jazz sound.

What we noticed

  • The album features intricate melodic interplay between the trumpet and piano, often trading phrases in a call-and-response manner.
  • Each track maintains a relaxed tempo, with several pieces incorporating syncopated rhythms that add a layer of complexity.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Mox Nix 4:39
  • 2 Fair Weather 5:44
  • 3 Darn That Dream 3:59
  • 4 The Touch of Your Lips 4:54
  • 5 Jubilation 4:17
  • 6 Like Someone In Love 5:56
  • 7 I Love You 7:01
  • 8 Cold Breeze 3:58
  • 9 Air Mail Special 5:11
  • 10 Midnight Sun 2:41
  • 11 Flying Home 3:15
  • 12 Stardust 3:47
  • 13 Four to Four 3:15
  • 14 I Can't Get Started 2:56
  • 15 Cinderella's Curfew 6:00
  • 16 I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance 3:33
  • 17 Patting 5:47

Reference: MusicBrainz