In My Element
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ArtistRobert Glasper
CoverRobert Glasper In My Element cover.jpg
ReleasedMarch 20, 2007
RecordedSeptember 21–November 1, 2006
StudioSystems Two Studios (Brooklyn, NY)
GenrePost-bop
LabelBlue Note
ProducerEli Wolf · Robert Glasper
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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.

Personnel

  • Robert Glasperpiano, 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
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