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Jimmy Smith Trio + LD

Lou Donaldson · 1985

42 min · 7 tracks · bebop · soul jazz

An engaging blend of bebop and soul jazz, marked by lively improvisation and smooth melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • smooth melodies for relaxed evenings
  • engaging improvisation during dinner parties
  • steady pacing for focused work
  • nighttime ambiance with subtle energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of rapid-fire excitement
  • prefer standalone, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1985, Lou Donaldson was an established figure in jazz, known for his work as a saxophonist in the soul jazz genre. 'Jimmy Smith Trio + LD' came nearly three decades into his career, following several influential albums and collaborations. This release showcases his continued evolution as an artist while celebrating the legacy of organist Jimmy Smith.
Stylistic neighbors
Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Soft Winds 7:55
  • 2 Hollerin' and Screamin' 6:58
  • 3 'Round Midnight 6:25
  • 4 Star Eyes 4:57
  • 5 Darn That Dream 6:39
  • 6 Street of Dreams 5:11
  • 7 Cha Cha J 4:16

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