Signifyin' cover

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

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