Nica's Tempo
Gigi Gryce · 1955
43 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of cool jazz tones and intricate bebop rhythms that push the boundaries of traditional jazz compositions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Speculation — This track opens the album with a lively tempo and intricate interplay between instruments, setting a high standard for the rest of the record.
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Social Call — A standout piece that highlights Gryce's skillful blending of melody and rhythm, showcasing both lyrical improvisation and tight ensemble playing.
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Nica’s Tempo — The title track encapsulates the essence of Gryce's innovative style, with dynamic shifts and a captivating groove that exemplifies his compositional prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalGigi Gryce's debut showcases innovative compositions and arrangements that reflect the bebop movement's evolution.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 Speculation 4:07
- 2 In a Meditating Mood 4:26
- 3 Social Call 2:46
- 4 Smoke Signal 3:42
- 5 (You’ll Always Be) The One I Love 3:29
- 6 Kerry Dance 3:03
- 7 Shuffle Boil 5:03
- 8 Brakes Sake 4:47
- 9 Gallop’s Gallop 5:30
- 10 Nica’s Tempo 6:11
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