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Play the Right Thing

Lou Donaldson · 1990

49 min · 8 tracks · bebop · soul jazz

A smooth blend of bebop and soul jazz that invites listeners to unwind and groove.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • unwinding after a long day
  • for relaxed gatherings
  • smooth background for conversations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Play the Right Thing' marked Lou Donaldson's return after a five-year hiatus from recording. At this point, he had already established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene since the late 1950s, known for his innovative work in soul jazz and bebop.
Stylistic neighbors
Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Play the Right Thing 6:24
  • 2 Whiskey Drinkin' Woman 6:05
  • 3 Marmaduke 6:47
  • 4 Harlem Nocturne 5:50
  • 5 This Is Happiness 7:55
  • 6 I Had the Craziest Dream 6:24
  • 7 The Masquerade Is Over 4:15
  • 8 Footpattin' Time 6:07

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