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
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