Alligator Bogaloo cover

Alligator Bogaloo

Lou Donaldson · 1967

37 min · 6 tracks · bebop · soul jazz

A vibrant fusion of soul jazz rhythms and bebop improvisation that grooves with infectious energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for relaxed listening
  • soulful vibes for social gatherings
  • mid-tempo energy for casual moments
  • infectious rhythms that inspire movement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, urgent tracks
  • seek intense emotional narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1967, 'Alligator Bogaloo' marked Lou Donaldson's shift towards a more accessible sound, following his earlier works steeped in hard bop. This album came during a prolific period for Donaldson, as he increasingly embraced soul jazz elements, reflecting the growing trend of blending genres in the jazz world.
Stylistic neighbors
Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Alligator Bogaloo 6:45
  • 2 One Cylinder 6:40
  • 3 Thang 5:45
  • 4 Aw Shucks! 7:15
  • 5 Rev. Moses 6:20
  • 6 I Want a Little Girl 4:25

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