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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