Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases fluid improvisation and a cohesive sound, marking it as a strong entry in Konitz's discography.

What we noticed

  • Each track features extended improvisation, with the saxophone often taking the lead while the rhythm section provides subtle support.
  • The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo feel, with no abrupt tempo changes throughout its five tracks.
  • Konitz's phrasing is fluid and lyrical, often weaving in and out of the harmonic structure rather than strictly adhering to it.
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
7/10

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.

Disc 1

  • 1 I Remember You 4:29
  • 2 All Of Me 7:39
  • 3 Foolin' Myself 8:52
  • 4 You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To 10:47
  • 5 I'll Remember April 8:13
  • 6 You Don't Know What Love Is 6:53
  • 7 These Foolish Things 9:47
  • 8 Out Of Nowhere 8:29
  • 9 It's You Or No One 7:47

Disc 2

  • 1 I Remember You (rehearsal take) 1:39
  • 2 I Remember You (rehearsal take) 1:27
  • 3 I Remember You 5:16
  • 4 I Remember You 5:08
  • 5 I Remember You 4:55
  • 6 You Don't Know What Love Is 5:15
  • 7 It's Alright With Me 6:19
  • 8 Foolin' Myself 6:13
  • 9 Just Friends 3:46
  • 10 It's You or No One 5:35
  • 11 Out of Nowhere 6:22
  • 12 My Melancholy Baby 4:55
  • 13 Imagination 5:26
  • 14 That Old Feeling 6:12
  • 15 All the Things You Are 6:00

Disc 3

  • 1 (Back Home Again In) Indiana 5:19
  • 2 Alone Together 8:06
  • 3 Embraceable You 4:33
  • 4 I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You 4:32
  • 5 I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You (v2) 4:23
  • 6 Pennies From Heaven 8:57
  • 7 I'll Remember April 6:36
  • 8 There Will Never Be Another You 4:22
  • 9 What's New? 6:41
  • 10 Everything Happens To Me 4:52
  • 11 Sweet and Lovely 3:00
  • 12 You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 4:12
  • 13 Lullaby of the Leaves 5:40
  • 14 I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You (overdub) 4:11

Reference: MusicBrainz