Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong improvisation and interaction typical of jazz, with varied tempos and engaging compositions.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of extended solos, with each track allowing Dexter Gordon to explore melodic variations over the chord changes.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response patterns between the saxophone and rhythm section, creating a dynamic interplay.
- The tempo varies significantly across the tracks, with some pieces maintaining a brisk pace while others slow down to a more contemplative groove.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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
- long exploratory listening journeys
- sophisticated evening gatherings
- rich emotional depth and nuance
- patient melodic development throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- seek constant high-energy rhythms
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Dexter Gordon's continued vitality in the later stages of his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Sonny Rollins· Stan Getz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Home Run 5:07
- 2 Dolo 6:16
- 3 Lovely Lisa 7:23
- 4 Affair in Havana 7:41
- 5 Jodi 6:39
- 6 Field Day 6:44
- 7 Diggin’ For Diz 8:37
- 8 Tune Up 5:58
- 9 La Chaloupee 5:22
- 10 Day In, Day Out 6:22
- 11 Stanley The Steamer 6:47
- 12 This Time The Drums On Me 6:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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