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Raahe '99 – For Paul Rutherford

Paul Rutherford · 2012

52 min · 15 tracks · jazz

A contemplative interplay of brass and piano, exploring the nuances of jazz through intricate dialogue and emotional depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    53 Minutes, First Movement: Trombone Solos. — This track highlights Rutherford's mastery of the trombone, offering a moment of introspection that showcases his musical vocabulary and emotional expressiveness.
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    53 Minutes, Second Movement: Piano Trio, Now More Positive. — The uplift in this movement marks a shift in mood, illustrating how dynamics can evolve within a piece while maintaining coherence among instruments.
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    53 Minutes, Third Movement: Bass Prominent, Tgto Subsides. — This track culminates the album's journey with a rich blend of instrumentation that nods to swing elements, demonstrating Rutherford's ability to weave various styles into his work.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate dialogues and unconventional structures, reflecting Rutherford's unique voice in jazz.

What we noticed

  • The album consists of three long movements, each featuring a dialogue between trombone, baritone, and piano that evolves throughout.
  • Each movement introduces new elements gradually, with the instrumentation shifting to highlight different voices and textures.
  • The final movement incorporates a nod towards swing, contrasting with the more contemplative nature of the earlier sections.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 53 Minutes, First Movement: Piano Trio. 2:02
  • 2 53 Minutes, First Movement: Trombone & Baritone Enter. 4:12
  • 3 53 Minutes, First Movement: Baritone Speaks. 2:19
  • 4 53 Minutes, First Movement: Tbn Enters, Initially Supportive, Roles Reverse, Bari Offering Support. 2:17
  • 5 53 Minutes, First Movement: Trombone Solos. 3:39
  • 6 53 Minutes, First Movement: Bari Returns, Quintet Develops. 1:15
  • 7 53 Minutes, First Movement: Piano Trio, With Bari More Strident. 2:25
  • 8 53 Minutes, Second Movement: Piano Trio, Now More Positive. 4:14
  • 9 53 Minutes, Second Movement: Trio Makes Space for Tbn, Baritone Added. Tbn/Bari Duet and Quintet. 5:53
  • 10 53 Minutes, Second Movement: Tbn + Piano, Then With Trio. Vintage Rutherford. 3:21
  • 11 53 Minutes, Second Movement: Baritone Inspired by Tbn. 5:13
  • 12 53 Minutes, Second Movement: Tbn Re-enters, Baritone Subsides, Leaves Tbn + Trio. Waves of Drums. 2:41
  • 13 53 Minutes, Third Movement: Tbn, Long Low Notes, Tarogato Enters. Tinkling Piano, Tumbling Tbn. 1:24
  • 14 53 Minutes, Third Movement: Tgto Solo, Bass Sounds. Piano Enters Tgto Continues, Trio Gets Stronger. 6:53
  • 15 53 Minutes, Third Movement: Bass Prominent, Tgto Subsides. Quintet Re-assembles With a Nod Towards Swing Before the Final Coda. 5:08

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