Mr. Shing-A-Ling
Lou Donaldson · 1967
37 min · 5 tracks · bebop · soul jazz
A vibrant fusion of soulful grooves and intricate jazz improvisation that elevates classic melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for focused listening
- intricate melodies for detail exploration
- soulful warmth on quiet evenings
- patient unfolding of musical themes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
- seek short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1967, 'Mr. Shing-A-Ling' marked Lou Donaldson's return to the Blue Note label after a brief period with other labels. This album came during a time when Donaldson was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the soul jazz movement, following the success of his previous work 'Alligator Bogaloo' released in 1967.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ode to Billie Joe 6:33
- 2 The Humpback 5:28
- 3 The Shadow of Your Smile 6:25
- 4 Peepin' 8:21
- 5 The Kid 10:59
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