What makes Out of the Forrest by Jimmy Forrest notable?

Out of the Forrest received critical acclaim for its innovative arrangements and Forrest's masterful saxophone playing, contributing to the jazz genre's evolution during the early 60s. The album not only solidified Forrest's reputation but also featured compositions that would influence future jazz musicians, showcasing a blend of traditional and contemporary styles. Released in 1961, Out of the Forrest was Jimmy Forrest's third studio album and marked his transition from sideman to a more prominent solo artist. Following his acclaimed work on blues and jazz scenes, this album showcases his unique tenor saxophone style and deep emotional expressiveness.

How many songs are on Out of the Forrest?

Out of the Forrest has 8 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Out of the Forrest

Jimmy Forrest · 1961

37 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A rich blend of soulful melodies and intricate improvisation, capturing the essence of early 60s jazz sophistication.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I Cried for You (Now It's Your Turn to Cry Over Me) — This track highlights Forrest's emotive saxophone tones paired with heartfelt lyrical themes, creating an engaging dialogue between instrument and voice.
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By the River Sainte Marie — Featuring a lush arrangement, this piece allows Forrest to showcase his improvisational skills while maintaining a haunting melody that lingers.
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Crash Program — The energetic pace and complex rhythms in this track exemplify the experimental spirit of jazz at the time, pushing boundaries while retaining accessibility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Forrest's saxophone work is prominent, with varied tempos and strong arrangements that reflect early 60s jazz sophistication.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of saxophone as the lead instrument, with intricate improvisation layered over a rhythm section that maintains a steady groove.
Several tracks include extended solos, allowing Forrest to explore melodic variations and showcase his technical skill, particularly in 'Yesterdays' and 'That's All'.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

I Cried for You (Now It's Your Turn to Cry Over Me)

The climax features a poignant shift where the singer confronts their past heartbreak directly, evoking raw emotion through vocal delivery.

This moment turns the narrative towards accountability, contrasting earlier sentiments of sorrow with an assertive call for reciprocation.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Bolo Blues 4:09
2 I Cried for You (Now It's Your Turn to Cry Over Me) 5:08
3 I've Got a Right to Cry 4:23
4 This Can't Be Love 4:05
5 By the River Sainte Marie 5:17
6 Yesterdays 5:12
7 Crash Program 4:04
8 That's All 4:53

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