Goodness!
Houston Person · 1969
37 min · 6 tracks · jazz · rapping
Soulful jazz melodies intertwine with groove-laden rhythms, showcasing Houston Person's expressive saxophone work.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove experience saxophone-led soulful melodies for relaxed evenings
- Context
- Released in 1969, 'Goodness!' marked Houston Person's emergence as a prominent figure in the jazz scene. This album followed his debut in 1967 and established him as a skilled saxophonist known for his warm tone and engaging improvisation.
- If you like
- jazz, rapping
Goodness! is an album by Houston Person, released in 1969. Soulful jazz melodies intertwine with groove-laden rhythms, showcasing Houston Person's expressive saxophone work. The album is significant for its blend of traditional jazz elements with soulful influences, reflecting the era's musical evolution. It received positive critical reception and contributed to Person's growing reputation, influencing subsequent generations of jazz musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Goodness! sound like?
Soulful jazz melodies intertwine with groove-laden rhythms, showcasing Houston Person's expressive saxophone work. Rooted in jazz and rapping.
What makes Goodness! by Houston Person notable?
The album is significant for its blend of traditional jazz elements with soulful influences, reflecting the era's musical evolution. It received positive critical reception and contributed to Person's growing reputation, influencing subsequent generations of jazz musicians. Released in 1969, 'Goodness!' marked Houston Person's emergence as a prominent figure in the jazz scene. This album followed his debut in 1967 and established him as a skilled saxophonist known for his warm tone and engaging improvisation.
Who is Goodness! for?
Goodness! works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove experience, saxophone-led soulful melodies and for relaxed evenings.
How many songs are on Goodness!?
Goodness! has 6 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey Driver Standout 5:27
- 2 Goodness Standout 9:25
- 3 Brother H 4:35
- 4 Hard Times 6:15
- 5 Jamilha 5:32
- 6 Close Your Eyes Standout 6:28
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