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Organica

David S. Ware · 2011

77 min · 4 tracks · jazz

A meditative exploration of sound unfolds through innovative saxophone improvisations, blending avant-garde jazz with deeply personal expression.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Minus Gravity 1 (Sopranino) — This track introduces listeners to Ware's expansive sonic palette, featuring intricate layers of sopranino saxophone that challenge traditional jazz forms.
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    Organica 1 (Tenor) — The titular track exemplifies the album's thematic depth, with extended techniques and a flowing structure that encapsulates Ware's artistic vision.
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    Minus Gravity 2 (Sopranino) — Continuing the exploration of gravity-defying soundscapes, this piece further pushes the boundaries of improvisation while maintaining an intimate atmosphere.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
70 /100
Alpine
Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The album showcases innovative saxophone improvisations that invite deep listening and exploration.

What we noticed

  • The album consists of four lengthy tracks, each exploring different tonal and rhythmic ideas through extended saxophone improvisation.
  • Each track features a distinct focus on either sopranino or tenor saxophone, creating a varied sonic palette across the record.
  • The pieces often build slowly, with gradual developments in dynamics and texture, inviting deep listening and contemplation.
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
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

  • 1 Minus Gravity 1 (Sopranino) 16:20
  • 2 Organica 1 (Tenor) 24:31
  • 3 Minus Gravity 2 (Sopranino) 22:27
  • 4 Organica 2 (Tenor) 14:12

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