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Leroy Jenkins · 1998
52 min · 11 tracks · avant-garde jazz
A tapestry of avant-garde jazz woven with spontaneous melodies, unexpected rhythms, and intricate improvisations that defy traditional boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blues #1 — This track opens the album with a raw, emotive exploration of blues forms, setting the tone for Jenkins' improvisational style throughout the record.
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Hipnosis — With its hypnotic rhythm and layered textures, this piece exemplifies Jenkins' ability to blend intricate melodies with compelling rhythmic structures.
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Keep on Trucking Brother — This short composition distills Jenkins' playful spirit and showcases his skill in crafting concise yet impactful musical statements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's spontaneous improvisation and unique string techniques create a distinctive avant-garde jazz experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a series of tracks that often shift abruptly between different rhythmic patterns and tempos, creating a sense of spontaneity.
- Each track showcases Jenkins' use of extended techniques on the violin, including bowing, plucking, and harmonics, which contribute to its avant-garde sound.
- Several pieces incorporate silence and space as compositional elements, allowing for moments of reflection amidst the improvisation.
- 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 Blues #1 6:42
- 2 Um Cha Chi Chum 3:58
- 3 Hipnosis 3:37
- 4 Big Wood 7:48
- 5 Folk Song 5:41
- 6 Off the Top of My Head 4:52
- 7 Wouldn't You 3:27
- 8 Dive for the Oyster, Dip for the Pearl 4:15
- 9 Keep on Trucking Brother 2:50
- 10 Festival Finale 5:31
- 11 Giant Steps 4:07
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