Wildflower
Hank Crawford · 1973
31 min · 5 tracks · jazz
A smooth fusion of jazz and soul, where lush arrangements meet deeply emotional instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wildflower — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its enchanting melody and heartfelt delivery, serving as a signature piece for Crawford.
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Good Morning Heartache — This rendition showcases Crawford's ability to convey deep emotion through his saxophone, making it a standout interpretation of a classic standard.
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You've Got It Bad Girl — A soulful exploration of longing and desire, this track highlights Crawford's skill in blending intricate jazz phrasing with emotive storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends jazz and soul effectively, showcasing strong melodies and skilled instrumentation.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of smooth, flowing melodies that intertwine with rich harmonic progressions across all five tracks.
- Each track showcases a prominent lead instrument, often switching between saxophone and piano, creating a dynamic interplay throughout the record.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- smooth emotional instrumentation
- for quiet evenings
- reflective moments of solitude
- gentle pacing with rich textures
Maybe skip if you
- seeks fast-paced excitement
- prefers upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1973, Wildflower is Hank Crawford's second album, following his successful debut, It’s What I Do. At this point in his career, Crawford was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the soul jazz scene, building on his reputation from his work with Ray Charles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Sanborn· Maceo Parker· Eddie Harris
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Corazon 6:03
- 2 Wildflower 3:57
- 3 Mr. Blues 6:07
- 4 You've Got It Bad Girl 9:37
- 5 Good Morning Heartache 6:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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