In My Element
Encyclopedia
In My Element is an album by jazz
pianist and composer Robert Glasper
, released on the Blue Note
label. The album is Glasper's second for Blue Note.
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
pianist and composer Robert Glasper
Robert Glasper
Robert Glasper in Houston, Texas is an American jazz pianist and record producer.-Career:Glasper’s earliest musical influence was his mother, Kim Yvette Glasper, who sang jazz and blues professionally. She would bring him with her to club dates rather than leave her son with babysitters...
, released on the Blue Note
Blue Note Records
Blue Note Records is a jazz record label, established in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis. Francis Wolff became involved shortly afterwards. It derives its name from the characteristic "blue notes" of jazz and the blues. At the end of the 1950s, and in the early 1960s, Blue Note headquarters...
label. The album is Glasper's second for Blue Note.
Track listing
All songs composed by Robert Glasper except as indicated.- "G&B" – 8:29
- "Of Dreams to Come" – 8:11
- "F.T.B." – 5:57
- "Y'outta Praise Him (Intro)" (Glasper, Tribett) – 3:35
- "Y'outta Praise Him" – 6:46
- "Beatrice" (Sam Rivers) – 8:56
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) – 8:43 - "J Dillalude" (Glasper, James Yancey) – 4:26
- "Silly Rabbit" – 7:20
- "One for 'Grew" – 6:33
- "Tribute" – 3:43
Credits
- Robert GlasperRobert GlasperRobert Glasper in Houston, Texas is an American jazz pianist and record producer.-Career:Glasper’s earliest musical influence was his mother, Kim Yvette Glasper, who sang jazz and blues professionally. She would bring him with her to club dates rather than leave her son with babysitters...
– pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, producer - Vicente Archer – bassDouble bassThe double bass, also called the string bass, upright bass, standup bass or contrabass, is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra, with strings usually tuned to E1, A1, D2 and G2...
- Damion Reid – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Reverend Joe Ratliff – spoken wordSpoken wordSpoken word is a form of poetry that often uses alliterated prose or verse and occasionally uses metered verse to express social commentary. Traditionally it is in the first person, is from the poet’s point of view and is themed in current events....
on "Tribute"
Charts
Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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US Top Jazz Albums | 6 |