Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases solid instrumental interplay but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its contemporaries.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of brass instrumentation, with trumpet and trombone frequently leading the melodies alongside Stitt's saxophone.
- Each track maintains a medium tempo, with no significant shifts in pace, creating a steady groove throughout the record.
- The arrangements often include call-and-response sections between the saxophone and brass, emphasizing interaction among the instruments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- swinging grooves for social gatherings
- melodic improvisation with playful energy
- short tracks for casual listening
- soulful melodies that evoke nostalgia
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, complex compositions
- want heavy production
Where this album fits
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charlie Parker· John Coltrane· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Souls Valley
- 2 Coquette
- 3 On a Misty Night
- 4 Stittsie
- 5 Poinciana
- 6 Boom-Boom
- 7 Sea Sea Rider
- 8 The Four Ninety
- 9 Hey Pam
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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