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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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