What makes Tarik by Dewey Redman notable?

Tarik is significant for its innovative approach to free jazz, showcasing Redman's unique saxophone voice in compositions that challenge traditional structures. The album received critical acclaim for its adventurous spirit and has influenced subsequent generations of jazz musicians, solidifying Redman's role in the evolution of the genre. Released in 1969, Tarik marked Dewey Redman's debut album as a bandleader after establishing himself as a prominent sideman in the avant-garde jazz scene. This album came at a time when Redman was collaborating with influential artists such as Ornette Coleman, contributing to his growth as a musician and composer.

How many songs are on Tarik?

Tarik has 5 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tarik

Dewey Redman · 1969

47 min · 5 tracks · jazz

Explorative free jazz flows through intricate improvisations and rhythmic complexities, creating a vibrant sonic tapestry.

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Tarik — The title track opens the album with a bold exposition of Redman's improvisational style, setting the tone for the exploratory nature of the record.
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Paris? Oui! — This lengthy piece showcases extensive collective improvisation, highlighting the synergy between musicians and capturing the essence of free jazz's spontaneity.
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Lop-O-Lop — With its complex rhythms and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies the tension and release characteristic of Redman’s innovative compositional techniques.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate improvisation and unique structures, marking a strong debut for Redman.

What we noticed

Each track features extended improvisation, with the saxophone often leading while other instruments weave in and out.

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: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Tarik 4:46
2 Fo Io 5:08
3 Paris? Oui! 13:39
4 Lop-O-Lop 13:07
5 Related and Unrelated Vibrations 10:33

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