| Mood | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 16, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 17–20 May 2002 | |||
| Studio | Systems Two Recording Studio | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 67:51 | |||
| Label | Fresh Sound New Talent | |||
| Producer | David Weiss | |||
| Robert Glasper chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| All About Jazz |   [1] |
| AllMusic | [2] |
Mood is a debut studio album by American jazz pianist Robert Glasper[3][4] recorded together with Bob Hurst on bass and Damion Reid on drums. The record was released on November 16, 2004 by Fresh Sound New Talent.[5][6]
Background
The album includes nine tracks with seven written by Glasper. It also includes covers of Herbie Hancock's track "Maiden Voyage" and Irving Berlin's "Blue Sky", and features singer Bilal.[7] The album was well-received and convinced Blue Note to add Glasper to its selective roster.[8]
Reception
Michael G. Nastos of AllMusic stated, "Robert Glasper's debut as a leader displays his immense talent in full force as a legitimate original modern jazz voice. The majority of selections are with a trio, perfectly suiting his inclination to improvise, and hints at the hip-hop rhythms of his generation. The clear highlight is his bomb virtuosic interpretation of "Blue Skies." Ideas flow into infinity, he's insanely inspired, with bright melodies bursting like a supernova. He uses chord substitutions liberally and during an unaccompanied bridge, his emotions burn at length."[2] All About Jazz review commented, "Overall, this is a nice if not quite outstanding record. Those who have heard Glasper live or on record—on Mark Whitfield's Raw he is particularly fine—will welcome this worthy first outing by the young pianist. And for those as yet unacquainted with Glasper, there are plenty of younger pianists by whom one could do worse. Look for Mr. Glasper to be an in-demand sideman and recording artist for a long time."[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Maiden Voyage" | Herbie Hancock | 5:11 |
| 2. | "Lil Tipsy" | Glasper | 9:21 |
| 3. | "Alone Together" | Glasper | 10:08 |
| 4. | "Mood" | Glasper | 9:49 |
| 5. | "Don't Close Your Eyes" | Glasper | 5:11 |
| 6. | "Blue Skies" | Irving Berlin | 9:28 |
| 7. | "Interlude" | Glasper | 2:15 |
| 8. | "In Passing" | Glasper | 8:34 |
| 9. | "L.N.K. Blues" | Glasper | 7:46 |
| Total length: | 67:51 | ||
Personnel
- Bob Hurst – bass
- Damion Reid – drums
- Robert Glasper – piano
- John Ellis – saxophone (track 9)
- Marcus Strickland – saxophone (track 9)
- Bilal – vocals (tracks 1 5)
- Mike Moreno – guitar (track 4)
References
- 1 2 "Robert Glasper: Mood album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. 21 April 2003. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- 1 2 Nastos, Michael G. "Robert Glasper, Robert Glasper Trio - Mood Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ↑ Charnas, Dan (1 February 2022). Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. ISBN 978-0-374-72165-7. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ↑ Russonello, Giovanni (19 October 2018). "A Month of Robert Glasper's Experiments at the Blue Note". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ↑ Guild, International Trumpet (2007). ITG Journal. International Trumpet Guild. p. 50. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ↑ "Robert Glasper - Mood". Fresh Sound New Talent. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ↑ "Robert Glasper". grammy.com. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ↑ "Music". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2 April 2005. p. 3. Retrieved 24 July 2023.