Caracas cover

Caracas

Lou Donaldson · 1993

54 min · 8 tracks · bebop · soul jazz

A vibrant blend of bebop and soul jazz, capturing the essence of early '90s improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1993, Lou Donaldson was an established figure in the jazz world, having released influential albums since the 1950s. 'Caracas' came after his return to recording in the early '90s, marking a phase where he sought to re-engage with contemporary audiences while staying true to his roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hot Dog 5:20
  • 2 Just a Dream (On My Mind) 6:24
  • 3 Ornithology 7:10
  • 4 I Don't Know Why (I Just Do) 5:02
  • 5 Night Train 9:53
  • 6 I Be Blue 5:59
  • 7 Caracas 7:36
  • 8 Li'l Darlin' 7:16

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