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Sassy Soul Strut

Lou Donaldson · 1973

40 min · 7 tracks · bebop · soul jazz

A vibrant fusion of soul jazz and bebop, rich with infectious grooves and lyrical melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious grooves for dancing
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • soulful melodies for relaxation
  • for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening
  • seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1973, Lou Donaldson was an established figure in the jazz scene, known for his work in soul jazz. 'Sassy Soul Strut' followed his successful albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s, marking a continued evolution in his sound that embraced more melodic and accessible elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sanford and Son Theme 7:00
  • 2 Pillow Talk 4:52
  • 3 Sassy Soul Strut 5:00
  • 4 Good Morning Heartache 2:32
  • 5 City, Country, City 9:10
  • 6 This Is Happiness 5:19
  • 7 Inner Space 6:58

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