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Artist:
DONALDSON, LOU
Title:
Blues Walk
Label:
BLUE NOTE
Format:
LP
Price:
$11.50
Catalog #:
BLP 1593LP
Exact repro reissue, originally released in 1958. "Lou Donaldson's undisputed masterpiece,
Blues Walk
, marks the point where the altoist began to decisively modify his heavy Charlie Parker influence and add a smoky, bluesy flavor of his own. The material is still firmly in the bebop vein, and the mellower moments aren't as sleepy as some of Donaldson's subsequent work, so the album sounds vital and distinctive even as it slows down and loosens things up. That makes it the definitive release in Donaldson's early, pre-soul-jazz period, but what elevates
Blues Walk
to classic status is its inviting warmth. Donaldson's sweetly singing horn is ingratiating and melodic throughout the six selections, making even his most advanced ideas sound utterly good-natured and accessible."
Artist:
DONALDSON, LOU
Title:
Midnight Creeper
Label:
BLUE NOTE
Format:
LP
Price:
$11.50
Catalog #:
BLP 4280LP
Gatefold exact repro reissue, originally released in 1968. Featuring the sexiest album art Blue Note could fathom. "As he delved deeper into commercial soul-jazz and jazz-funk, Lou Donaldson became better at it. While lacking the bite of his hard bop improvisations or the hard-swinging funk of
Alligator Bogaloo
,
Midnight Creeper
succeeds where its predecessor, Mr. Shing-A-Ling failed: it offers a thoroughly enjoyable set of grooving, funky soul-jazz. The five songs -- including two originals by Donaldson and one each by Lonnie Smith (who also plays organ on the record), Teddy Vann, and Harold Ousley -- aren't particularly distinguished, but the vibe is important, not the material. And the band -- Donaldson, Smith, trumpeter Blue Mitchell, guitarist George Benson, and drummer Leo Morris -- strikes the right note, turning in a fluid, friendly collection of bluesy funk vamps. Donaldson could frequently sound stilted on his commercial soul-jazz dates, but that's not the case with
Midnight Creeper
. He rarely was quite as loose on his late-'60s/early-'70s records as he is here, and that's what makes
Midnight Creeper
a keeper." -- All Music
Artist:
DONALDSON, LOU
Title:
Say It Loud!
Label:
BLUE NOTE
Format:
LP
Price:
$11.50
Catalog #:
BLP 4299LP
Gatefold exact repro reissue, originally released in 1968. Featuring Blue Mitchell (trumpet), Lou Donaldson (alto sax), Jimmy Ponder (guitar), Charles Earland (organ) and Leo Morris (drums). Includes the James Brown cover "Say It Loud I'm Black And I'm Proud."
Artist:
DONALDSON, LOU
Title:
Hot Dog
Label:
BLUE NOTE
Format:
LP
Price:
$11.50
Catalog #:
BLP 4318LP
Gatefold exact repro reissue of Lou Donaldson's most appetizing album, originally released in 1969. Featuring guitarist Melvin Sparks, organist Charles Earland, and trumpeter Ed Williams.
Artist:
DONALDSON, LOU
Title:
Say It Loud!
Label:
WATER
Format:
CD
Price:
$15.00
Catalog #:
WATER 143CD
"First time on CD for this classic 1969 Blue Note release, which takes its title from Donaldson's fine take on the James Brown funker 'Say It Loud, I'm Black And I'm Proud.' With a band featuring trumpeter Blue Mitchell, guitarist Jimmy Ponder, organist Charles Earland, and drummer Leo Morris (Idris Muhammad), alto master Donaldson turns in a fine funkified set. Detailed liner notes."
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