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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo grooves
  • infectious rhythms for dancing
  • background warmth for gatherings
  • engaging melodies for focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek standalone hit tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Midnight Creeper 6:32
  • 2 Love Power 7:46
  • 3 Elizabeth 5:37
  • 4 Bag of Jewels 9:44
  • 5 Dapper Dan 6:29

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