Swing and Soul

by Lou Donaldson Quintet

Swing and Soul cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: December 1957
  • Label: Blue Note
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:23
  • Community rating: 3.64/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Heavily foreshadowing his immense commercial success in the coming decade, the alto saxophonist anchors a highly accessible, deeply blues-steeped blowing session. The perfectly locked-in rhythm section provides an infectious, toe-tapping foundation for the leader's sweet, Charlie Parker-influenced tone and flawlessly swinging melodic ideas. The exceptionally warm, engaging record serves as a pivotal bridge toward the funky, groove-oriented soul-jazz aesthetic.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, acoustic, improvisation, saxophone, rhythmic, soulful, bluesy

Tracklist

  1. Dorothy (5:18)
  2. I Won't Cry Anymore (4:19)
  3. Herman's Mambo (4:51)
  4. Peck Time (5:18)
  5. There Will Never Be Another You (5:04)
  6. Groove Junction (6:13)
  7. Grits and Gravy (6:16)

Credits

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