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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