Lou Donaldson
Lou Donaldson
Artist Information
Genres: Bop, Soul Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz Blues, Mainstream Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone Jazz
Active: 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's
Born: November 1, 1926 in Badin, NC
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Lou Donaldson has long been an excellent bop altoist influenced by Charlie Parker, but with a more blues-based style of his own. His distinctive tone has been heard in a variety of small-group settings, and he has recorded dozens of worthy and spirited (if somewhat predictable) sets throughout the years.
Discography
Release: August 20, 2008
Label: Groove Hut Records
Release: July 10, 2007
Label: Jazz Beat