LD + 3 cover

LD + 3

Lou Donaldson · 1959

38 min · 7 tracks · bebop · soul jazz

A vibrant fusion of bebop and soul jazz that dances between rhythmic grooves and melodic sophistication.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady grooves for relaxed moments
  • melodic sophistication for intimate gatherings
  • gradual peaks for engaging listening
  • background for socializing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy dance beats

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1959, 'LD + 3' marked Lou Donaldson's transition to a more accessible sound, following his earlier works in the bebop genre. This album showcases his artistic evolution as he began to incorporate elements of soul jazz, reflecting the changing musical landscape of the late 1950s.
Stylistic neighbors
Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Blue Moon 3:04
  • 2 Smooth Groove 5:51
  • 3 Jump Up 6:33
  • 4 Just Friends 5:11
  • 5 Three Little Words 6:20
  • 6 Don't Take Your Love From Me 5:50
  • 7 Confirmation 5:33

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata