Midnight Creeper
Lou Donaldson · 1968
36 min · 5 tracks · bebop · soul jazz
A vibrant blend of soul jazz and bebop that pulses with infectious grooves and intricate melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo grooves infectious rhythms for dancing background warmth for gatherings
- Context
- When 'Midnight Creeper' was released in 1968, Lou Donaldson was firmly established in the jazz scene, having already released several successful albums. This album came shortly after his acclaimed work 'The Scorpion' (1967), showcasing his continued evolution as a key figure in the soul jazz subgenre.
- If you like
- bebop, soul jazz
Midnight Creeper is an album by Lou Donaldson, released in 1968. A vibrant blend of soul jazz and bebop that pulses with infectious grooves and intricate melodies. The album is notable for its seamless fusion of bebop and soul jazz, contributing to the genre's popularity during the late 1960s. It received positive critical reception, with particular praise for Donaldson's virtuosic saxophone work and the tight arrangements by his band. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Midnight Creeper sound like?
A vibrant blend of soul jazz and bebop that pulses with infectious grooves and intricate melodies. Rooted in bebop and soul jazz.
What makes Midnight Creeper by Lou Donaldson notable?
The album is notable for its seamless fusion of bebop and soul jazz, contributing to the genre's popularity during the late 1960s. It received positive critical reception, with particular praise for Donaldson's virtuosic saxophone work and the tight arrangements by his band. When 'Midnight Creeper' was released in 1968, Lou Donaldson was firmly established in the jazz scene, having already released several successful albums. This album came shortly after his acclaimed work 'The Scorpion' (1967), showcasing his continued evolution as a key figure in the soul jazz subgenre.
Who is Midnight Creeper for?
Midnight Creeper works well if you're into steady mid-tempo grooves, infectious rhythms for dancing and background warmth for gatherings.
How many songs are on Midnight Creeper?
Midnight Creeper has 5 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Midnight Creeper Standout 6:32
- 2 Love Power Standout 7:46
- 3 Elizabeth 5:37
- 4 Bag of Jewels Standout 9:44
- 5 Dapper Dan 6:29
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