Refraction – Breakin' Glass
Trio 3 · 2013
62 min · 10 tracks
A vibrant exploration of avant-garde jazz textures interwoven with intricate rhythms and dynamic improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Summit Conference — This track exemplifies the group's cohesive interplay, featuring complex rhythms and spontaneous melodic development that highlight each musician's prowess. Its extended length allows for an immersive journey through evolving motifs, making it a centerpiece of the album.
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Luthers Lament — With a more reflective tone, this piece showcases Oliver Lake's expressive saxophone work against a backdrop of delicate percussion and bass lines, illustrating emotional depth and narrative within instrumental music.
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High Priest — This track stands out through its intricate dialogue between instruments, where each player contributes layers of texture and sound, creating a compelling tapestry that reflects the essence of improvisational jazz at its finest.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances structured pieces with improvisation, showcasing the trio's dynamic interplay and unique sound.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases the trio's ability to shift dynamics rapidly, often moving from quiet, introspective moments to intense, frenetic passages.
- Improvisation is a key component, with each member frequently taking turns leading while the others provide responsive counterpoints.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Refraction - Breakin’ Glass 4:53
- 2 Cycle III 5:49
- 3 Luthers Lament 3:41
- 4 AM 2 1/2 6:38
- 5 Summit Conference 10:53
- 6 All Decks 4:55
- 7 Listen 4:23
- 8 Vamp 5:09
- 9 Foot Under Foot 8:42
- 10 High Priest 7:21
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