Plenty, Plenty Soul
Milt Jackson · 1957
41 min · 7 tracks · bebop
A vibrant mix of swinging rhythms and soulful melodies, highlighting Milt Jackson's virtuosity on the vibraphone.
Top tracks — play these first
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Plenty, Plenty Soul Start here — The title track serves as a powerful showcase for Jackson’s dynamic playing while blending intricate melodies with rhythmic complexity, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Blues at Twilight — This track captures a deep emotional resonance through its slow tempo and expressive improvisation, highlighting Jackson's ability to convey mood through his instrument.
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Sermonette — With its gospel-inspired themes and uplifting spirit, this track exemplifies Jackson's knack for incorporating soulful elements into jazz compositions, bridging genres seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong compositions and distinct vibraphone work, contributing to its solid reputation in jazz.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of the vibraphone as the lead instrument, with intricate melodies that showcase Jackson's improvisational skills.
- Each track maintains a swinging rhythm, often incorporating syncopation and call-and-response patterns between instruments.
- The first three tracks are characterized by upbeat tempos, while the latter half introduces slower, more contemplative pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual build with emotional peaks
- vibrant rhythms for focused listening
- soulful melodies that inspire movement
- for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tracks
- prefer short bursts of energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Jackson's reputation in the jazz community during his early career.
- Themes
- soulful improvisation· gospel-inspired jazz· mid-century vibrancy
- Career context
- Released in 1957, Plenty, Plenty Soul was Milt Jackson's third album as a bandleader, following his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet. This album showcases his artistic progression as he began to establish a distinct solo identity in the hard bop scene, moving beyond his earlier collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bobby Hutcherson· Gary Burton· Lionel Hampton
Tracklist
- 1 Plenty, Plenty Soul Start here 9:27
- 2 Boogity Boogity 4:58
- 3 Heartstrings 4:57
- 4 Sermonette 5:28
- 5 The Spirit-Feel 4:26
- 6 Ignunt Oil 5:38
- 7 Blues at Twilight 6:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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