Pretty Things
Lou Donaldson · 1970
38 min · 6 tracks · bebop · soul jazz
Soulful jazz grooves intertwine with rich melodies, offering an intimate listening experience that invites reflection.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady flow for relaxed evenings intimate grooves for reflection melodic warmth during quiet moments
- Context
- By 1970, Lou Donaldson was a well-established figure in the jazz scene, having gained recognition for his work in the soul jazz genre. "Pretty Things" marked his transition into a more mature sound following albums like "Alligator Bogaloo" (1967), showcasing his ability to blend traditional jazz with soulful elements.
- If you like
- bebop, soul jazz
Pretty Things is an album by Lou Donaldson, released in 1970. Soulful jazz grooves intertwine with rich melodies, offering an intimate listening experience that invites reflection. This album is notable for its seamless melding of bebop and soul jazz, contributing to the evolution of the genre during a time when jazz was diversifying. "Pretty Things" received positive reviews upon its release, helping to solidify Donaldson's place as a key artist in the late 60s and early 70s jazz movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pretty Things sound like?
Soulful jazz grooves intertwine with rich melodies, offering an intimate listening experience that invites reflection. Rooted in bebop and soul jazz.
What makes Pretty Things by Lou Donaldson notable?
This album is notable for its seamless melding of bebop and soul jazz, contributing to the evolution of the genre during a time when jazz was diversifying. "Pretty Things" received positive reviews upon its release, helping to solidify Donaldson's place as a key artist in the late 60s and early 70s jazz movement. By 1970, Lou Donaldson was a well-established figure in the jazz scene, having gained recognition for his work in the soul jazz genre. "Pretty Things" marked his transition into a more mature sound following albums like "Alligator Bogaloo" (1967), showcasing his ability to blend traditional jazz with soulful elements.
Who is Pretty Things for?
Pretty Things works well if you're into steady flow for relaxed evenings, intimate grooves for reflection and melodic warmth during quiet moments.
How many songs are on Pretty Things?
Pretty Things has 6 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tennessee Waltz Standout 6:39
- 2 Curtis' Song Standout 5:48
- 3 Sassie Lassie 6:35
- 4 Just for a Thrill 5:28
- 5 Pot Belly Standout 8:12
- 6 Love 6:03
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