Doodlin' cover

Released 50 years ago

Doodlin'

Archie Shepp · 1976

32 min · 7 tracks · post-bop

A vibrant blend of post-bop improvisation and soulful melodies, capturing jazz's expansive spirit in the mid-70s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady unfolding melodic explorations
  • soulful moments of improvisation
  • vibrant afternoon listening experience
  • engaging yet relaxed vibe

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1976, Archie Shepp was an established figure in jazz, with 'Doodlin'' being his first release on the Impulse! label after a series of influential albums. This album followed his artistic ventures into socially conscious themes, marking a shift towards more melodic and accessible compositions while still embodying his avant-garde roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Albert Ayler· Pharoah Sanders· Ornette Coleman

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sweet Georgia Brown 1:53
  • 2 Doodlin’ 3:53
  • 3 Invitation 8:36
  • 4 If You Could See Me Now 4:00
  • 5 Worried About You 5:10
  • 6 More Than You Know 4:41
  • 7 Coral Rock 4:28

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