The Time Is Right
Lou Donaldson · 1959
37 min · 7 tracks · bebop · soul jazz
Soulful jazz grooves intertwine with bebop rhythms, showcasing Donaldson's vibrant saxophone melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed evenings
- saxophone melodies evoke warmth
- for social gatherings
- ideal for intimate moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'The Time Is Right' was released in 1959, Lou Donaldson was solidifying his place in the jazz scene following his breakthrough work in the late 1950s. This album followed his successful projects, including 'Alligator Bogaloo,' and marked a period where he began to develop a distinct style that blended soul jazz with bebop influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Horace Silver· Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lou's Blues 5:58
- 2 Be My Love 5:45
- 3 Idaho 5:10
- 4 The Nearness of You 4:42
- 5 Mack the Knife 5:18
- 6 Crosstown Shuffle 5:15
- 7 Tangerine 4:57
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