In My Element
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| In My Element | ||||
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| File:Robert Glasper In My Element cover.jpg | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 20, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | September 21–November 1, 2006 | |||
| Studio | Systems Two Studios (Brooklyn, NY) | |||
| Genre | Post-bop | |||
| Length | 1:12:59 | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
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| Robert Glasper chronology | ||||
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In My Element is the third studio album by American musician Robert Glasper. It was released on March 20, 2007 via Blue Note Records. Recording sessions took place at Systems Two Studios in Brooklyn from September 21, 2006 to November 1, 2006. Production was handled by Glasper himself together with Eli Wolf. It features contributions from Vicente Archer on bass, Damion Reid on drums and spoken word from Reverend Joe Ratliff. In the United States, the album peaked at number 9 on the Jazz Albums and number 6 on the Traditional Jazz Albums charts.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "G&B" | Robert Glasper | 8:29 |
| 2. | "Of Dreams to Come" | Glasper | 8:11 |
| 3. | "F.T.B." | Glasper | 5:57 |
| 4. | "Y'outta Praise Him" (Intro) | Glasper | 3:35 |
| 5. | "Y'outta Praise Him" | Glasper | 6:46 |
| 6. | "Beatrice" | Sam Rivers | 8:56 |
| 7. | "Medley: Maiden Voyage/Everything in Its Right Place" | 8:43 | |
| 8. | "J Dillalude" |
| 4:26 |
| 9. | "Silly Rabbit" | Glasper | 7:20 |
| 10. | "One for 'Grew" | Glasper | 6:33 |
| 11. | "Tribute" | Glasper | 3:43 |
| Total length: | 1:12:59 | ||
Personnel
- Robert Glasper – piano, producer
- Vicente Archer – bass
- Damion Reid – drums
- Reverend Joe Ratliff – voice (track 11)
- Eli Wolf – producer
- Joe Marciano – recording, mixing
- Mike Marciano – mastering
- Max Ross – engineering assistant
- Carla Leighton – art direction, design
- Jessica Chornesky – photography
- Jos L. Knaepen – photography
- Keith Karwelies – A&R
- Gordon H Jee – creative director
- Angelika Beener – project coordinator
- Shanieka D. Brooks – product manager
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Jazz Albums (Billboard)[7] | 9 |
References
- ↑ Hunter, J (June 8, 2007). "Robert Glasper: In My Element album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ↑ May, Chris (August 1, 2007). "Robert Glasper: In My Element album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ↑ Yanow, Scott. "In My Element - Robert Glasper | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ↑ Layman, Will (April 11, 2007). "Robert Glasper: In My Element, PopMatters". PopMatters. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ↑ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 561. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ↑ Hull, Tom. "Tom Hull: Grade List: Robert Glasper". tomhull.com. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ↑ "Robert Glasper Chart History (Top Jazz Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
External links
- In My Element at Discogs (list of releases)