Color as a Way of Life
Lou Donaldson · 1977
36 min · 8 tracks · bebop · soul jazz
A vibrant blend of soul jazz and bebop, radiating warmth through melodic improvisation and rhythmic sophistication.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm, melodic improvisation vibes
- short, engaging listening sessions
- steady rhythmic sophistication
- reflective late-night ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1977, Lou Donaldson was an established figure in jazz, known for his soulful approach to bebop. 'Color as a Way of Life' marked his return to the studio after a five-year hiatus since his last album, reflecting both continuity and evolution in his sound as he navigated the changing jazz landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Much To Explain 4:13
- 2 Love For Sale 5:04
- 3 Piece Of Your World 4:32
- 4 Passion Fruit 4:03
- 5 Comin' Thru The Back Door 3:42
- 6 Ebb Tide 5:18
- 7 Maker's Dream 4:53
- 8 Walkin' Sally 4:46
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