What makes Something Tasty by Art Farmer notable?

The album has been noted for its significant contribution to the jazz scene of the late 1970s, receiving favorable reviews that highlighted Farmer's unique trumpet work. It also reflects a period where jazz was increasingly blending with popular music influences, helping to bridge gaps between genres and attract a wider audience. Released in 1979, Something Tasty marked Art Farmer's continued evolution as a prominent figure in jazz, following his critically acclaimed album, 'Shadows.' By this time, Farmer was well-established but sought to explore a more accessible sound while still maintaining his artistic integrity.

Who is Something Tasty for?

Something Tasty works well if you're into steady melodic exploration, for rainy days and intricate rhythms to savor.

How many songs are on Something Tasty?

Something Tasty has 6 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Something Tasty

Art Farmer · 1979

42 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A rich blend of smooth melodies and intricate harmonies, showcasing Art Farmer's lyrical trumpet style against a backdrop of sophisticated jazz arrangements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Blame It On My Youth — This track showcases Farmer's ability to convey deep emotion through his trumpet, balancing technical prowess with heartfelt expression. Its lush arrangement complements the poignant melody beautifully.
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Au Privave — Farmer's interpretation of this classic reflects both his improvisational skill and his knack for melodic storytelling, making it a standout on the album.
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Here's That Rainy Day — The song captures an atmosphere of melancholy and introspection, with Farmer’s delicate phrasing enhancing the song’s emotional depth.

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 showcases strong trumpet work and sophisticated arrangements, making it a solid entry in late '70s jazz.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of trumpet melodies that are often accompanied by lush, intricate harmonies from the ensemble.
The arrangements frequently allow for extended solos, particularly highlighting Farmer's lyrical style and improvisational skills.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady melodic exploration
for rainy days
intricate rhythms to savor
sophisticated evening ambiance

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced excitement
seek short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Solid entry in Farmer's catalog, showcasing his evolution without being a standout.
Career context: Released in 1979, Something Tasty marked Art Farmer's continued evolution as a prominent figure in jazz, following his critically acclaimed album, 'Shadows.' By this time, Farmer was well-established but sought to explore a more accessible sound while still maintaining his artistic integrity.
Stylistic neighbors: Clifford Brown· Lee Morgan· Chet Baker