Lonely Woman
Modern Jazz Quartet · 1962
43 min · 8 tracks · cool jazz
A delicate interplay of cool jazz harmonies and introspective melodies, steeped in emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Lonely Woman' is significant for its critical reception and influence on the jazz genre, praised by critics such as Leonard Feather and recognized as a pivotal work in the evolution of cool jazz. The title track has since become a standard, influencing countless musicians and appearing in various media contexts.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for reflection introspective melodies for solitude emotional depth in every track
- Context
- When 'Lonely Woman' was released in January 1962, the Modern Jazz Quartet was already established as a prominent force in cool jazz, following their successful album 'Fontessa' from 1956. This album further solidified their innovative approach, blending classical elements with improvisation while showcasing the unique interplay between piano, vibraphone, bass, and drums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dean Martin· Bing Crosby· Aretha Franklin· Ella Fitzgerald· Ray Charles· Chet Atkins· Tony Bennett· Andy Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lonely Woman Standout 6:17
- 2 Animal Dance Standout 4:04
- 3 New York 19 Standout 7:50
- 4 Belkis 3:40
- 5 Why Are You Blue 6:31
- 6 Fugato 2:45
- 7 Lamb, Leopard (If I Were Eve) 6:19
- 8 Trieste 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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