Quartet/Quintet/Sextet
Lou Donaldson · 1957
40 min · 10 tracks · bebop · soul jazz
An engaging blend of soulful melodies and intricate bebop improvisations that showcase Donaldson's vibrant saxophone work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- soulful melodies for relaxed listening
- engaging improvisations for attentive ears
- for afternoon gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek intense emotional highs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1957, 'Quartet/Quintet/Sextet' marked Lou Donaldson's emergence as a prominent figure in the jazz scene following his earlier work with the legendary Blue Note label. This album came just after his breakthrough hit, 'A Blues Walk', setting the stage for his signature soul jazz style that would define his career in subsequent years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If I Love Again 2:40
- 2 Down Home 3:21
- 3 The Best Things in Life Are Free 3:26
- 4 Lou's Blues 3:44
- 5 Cheek to Cheek 3:03
- 6 Sweet Juice 3:32
- 7 The Stroller 5:38
- 8 Roccus 3:27
- 9 Caracas 6:02
- 10 Moe's Bluff 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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