Soul Zodiac
Nat Adderley · 1972
66 min · 13 tracks · hard bop · soul jazz
A vibrant blend of hard bop and soul jazz, reflecting the complexity of astrological signs through rich melodies and dynamic rhythms.
Soul Zodiac is an album by Nat Adderley, released in 1972. A vibrant blend of hard bop and soul jazz, reflecting the complexity of astrological signs through rich melodies and dynamic rhythms. This album is significant for its conceptual approach to jazz, linking each track to a different zodiac sign and showcasing Adderley's inventive arrangements. The album received positive reviews for its originality, contributing to the broader conversation about thematic albums in jazz during the early 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Soul Zodiac sound like?
A vibrant blend of hard bop and soul jazz, reflecting the complexity of astrological signs through rich melodies and dynamic rhythms. Rooted in hard bop and soul jazz.
What makes Soul Zodiac by Nat Adderley notable?
This album is significant for its conceptual approach to jazz, linking each track to a different zodiac sign and showcasing Adderley's inventive arrangements. The album received positive reviews for its originality, contributing to the broader conversation about thematic albums in jazz during the early 1970s. Released in 1972, 'Soul Zodiac' is Nat Adderley’s first album after his notable work with his brother, Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his identity as a bandleader while exploring new themes in jazz that went beyond traditional structures.
How many songs are on Soul Zodiac?
Soul Zodiac has 13 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Introduction 3:00
- 2 Aries Standout 4:52
- 3 Libra 3:15
- 4 Capricorn 6:10
- 5 Aquarius Standout 7:47
- 6 Pisces 3:53
- 7 Sagittarius 5:15
- 8 Gemini 4:35
- 9 Leo 2:51
- 10 Virgo 4:10
- 11 Scorpio 4:23
- 12 Cancer 2:45
- 13 Taurus Standout 13:52
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