Rubisa Patrol cover

Released 50 years ago

Rubisa Patrol

Art Lande · 1976

45 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A kaleidoscopic blend of jazz improvisation and folkloric melodies, weaving together diverse cultural influences.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Celestial Guests / Many Chinas — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive improvisation and intricate melodic structures, showcasing Lande's ability to merge different musical traditions seamlessly.
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    Romany — With its evocative themes and rich harmonies, this track highlights Lande's sensitivity to both rhythm and melody, embodying the spirit of cross-cultural exploration.
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    For Nancy — This piece stands out for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth, featuring delicate piano lines that create an intimate atmosphere reflective of personal storytelling.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends jazz with world music influences, showcasing strong melodies and improvisation.

Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Celestial Guests / Many Chinas 9:55
  • 2 Jaimi's Birthday Song 3:38
  • 3 Romany 8:40
  • 4 Bulgarian Folk Tune 0:55
  • 5 Corinthian Melodies 8:34
  • 6 For Nancy 6:03
  • 7 Jaimi's Birthday Song 2:46
  • 8 A Monk In His Simple Room 5:12

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