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Duke Pearson · 1959
36 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of hard bop rhythms and elegant melodies that intertwine seamlessly across a collection of standards and original compositions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Like Someone In Love — This opening track encapsulates the album's lush arrangements, featuring a gentle yet captivating interplay between piano and horns that sets the tone for the entire record.
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Witchcraft — Pearson's interpretation of this classic standard showcases his ability to meld intricate piano lines with rich harmonic textures, making it a standout example of his unique style.
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Gate City Blues — With its soulful melody and driving rhythm, this original composition highlights Pearson’s skill as a composer while providing a memorable groove that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalProfile showcases strong compositions and sophisticated arrangements, establishing Pearson's distinct voice in jazz.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a standard, 'Like Someone In Love', featuring a lush piano introduction that sets a sophisticated tone.
- Each track features intricate interplay between the piano and horns, with melodies often passed seamlessly between instruments.
- The arrangements include varying tempos, with several tracks transitioning from slower ballads to more upbeat sections without losing cohesion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
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I'm Glad There Is You
The bridge shifts from a reflective mood to an intimate acknowledgment of love's impact without losing lyrical coherence.
This moment introduces a more personal tone in an otherwise broader narrative, revealing depth through its sudden shift in emotional focus.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Like Someone In Love 5:29
- 2 Black Coffee 4:31
- 3 Taboo 4:56
- 4 I'm Glad There Is You 4:51
- 5 Gate City Blues 5:09
- 6 Two Mile Run 5:53
- 7 Witchcraft 5:39
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