Today's Sounds
The Three Sounds were the definitive soul-jazz trio, blending sophisticated jazz harmony with the emotional directness of blues and soul. Active from the 1950s onwards, they bridged bebop complexity and popular accessibility perfectly. Gene Harris's piano, Andrew Simpkins's bass, and Bill Dowdy's drums formed a telepathic unit where each musician listened intently while maintaining their voice. 'Today's Sounds' captures their evolved approach—the group swings hard while remaining soulful and grooving. The soul-jazz form they perfected represents a crucial moment when musicians refused the split between 'art' and 'popular' music. This limited edition reissue is a significant collector's item reflecting their lasting influence.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Soul-Jazz |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Limelight |
| Year | 2002 |
| Country | Japan |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Style:
- Soul-Jazz
- Label:
- Limelight
- Country:
- Japan
- Year:
- 28 Nov 2002
- 1. Downtown 3:12
- 2. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You 5:00
- 3. The Way I Feel 4:18
- 4. The Good Life 4:50
- 5. Mohair Sam 2:03
- 6. Simple Simon 3:15
- 7. A.M. Blues 4:53
- 8. Old Folks 7:32
- 9. Goodnight Ladies 4:13
- Data provided by Discogs
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