Signifyin'
Lou Donaldson · 1963
30 min · 6 tracks · bebop · soul jazz
A vibrant blend of bebop and soul jazz, rich with groove and expressive improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for relaxed evenings
- expressive improvisation for detail lovers
- gradual development towards satisfying conclusion
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Signifyin'' was released in 1963, Lou Donaldson was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene, following his successful albums like 'Blues Walk' (1960). This album marked a continuation of his evolution into soul jazz, blending traditional bebop elements with more rhythmic influences, paving the way for future explorations in this genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Signifyin' 6:55
- 2 Time After Time 2:30
- 3 Si Si Safronia 5:30
- 4 Don't Get Around Much Anymore 3:46
- 5 I Feel It in My Bones 8:00
- 6 Coppin' a Plea 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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