Shared Secrets
George Cables · 2001
57 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A tapestry of intricate melodies and rhythmic explorations weaving together jazz tradition with modern improvisational flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Secrets of Love — This track beautifully encapsulates Cables' lyrical piano style while exploring themes of intimacy through its flowing melody and intricate harmonies.
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Go Down Moses — A striking interpretation of the traditional spiritual, this track showcases Cables’ ability to infuse emotional depth into familiar material with innovative jazz inflections.
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5 Will Get Ya 10 — With its upbeat tempo and playful dynamics, this track highlights Cables’ virtuosic technique and his knack for engaging rhythmic interplay among the band.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalCables blends intricate melodies with rhythmic complexity, resulting in a solid yet accessible jazz album.
What we noticed
- The final track incorporates elements of gospel with its arrangement, contrasting with the more modern jazz styles present in earlier tracks.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate melodies for attentive listeners
- rhythmic explorations during quiet evenings
- thoughtful improvisation for reflective moods
- engaging sonic tapestry for focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Shared Secrets is George Cables' first album after a five-year hiatus, showcasing his return to the forefront of jazz. At this time, Cables had already established himself as a prominent pianist and composer, known for his work with legends like Art Blakey and McCoy Tyner.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· McCoy Tyner· Herbie Hancock
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Secrets of Love
The composition shifts from a reflective theme to an exuberant climax, introducing a newfound energy.
This structural shift not only elevates the emotional intensity but also demonstrates Cables' adeptness at transitioning between contrasting moods within a single piece.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 5 Will Get Ya 10 6:06
- 2 Blackfoot 5:19
- 3 S.F.C.B. 5:06
- 4 Secrets of Love 6:33
- 5 Spookarella 5:04
- 6 Beyond Forever 5:58
- 7 Phantom of the City 6:00
- 8 Just Suppose 5:02
- 9 Why Not? 5:37
- 10 Go Down Moses 6:16
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