His notable albums included “Alligator Bogaloo,” “Lou Donaldson at His Best” and “Wailing With Lou.” Donaldson would open his shows with a cool, jazzy jam from 1958, “Blues Walk.” ...

His notable albums included “Alligator Bogaloo,” “Lou Donaldson at His Best” and “Wailing With Lou.” Donaldson would open his shows with a cool, jazzy jam from 1958, “Blues Walk.” ...

The saxophonist announced his retirement in 2018 at 92 after remaining a regular at jazz festivals and clubs, especially around New York City. Up until shortly before his death, Donaldson would ...

Donaldson was 98. “The Family of Sweet Poppa Lou Donaldson sadly confirms his death November 9, 2024. A private service will be held,” a post to Donaldson’s personal website reads.

Lou Donaldson, jazz saxophonist who blended many influences, dead at 98 by: Associated Press Posted: Nov 11, 2024 / 02:32 PM MST Updated: Nov 11, 2024 / 02:32 PM MST ...

Acclaimed saxophonist Lou Donaldson died on Saturday, Nov. 9 at age 98. On Tuesday, Donaldson’s friend and fellow jazz great, drummer Roy Haynes, died at 99.

Lou Donaldson, saxophonist who helped shape jazz, dies at 98© Gilles Petard/Redferns/Getty Images Mr. Donaldson photographed in the late 1950s for Blue Note Records.© Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ...

Lou Donaldson in New York City in February 1985. Anthony Barboza/Getty Over the course of his 50-plus-year career, Donaldson was revered for his thoughtful, bluesy approach to the alto saxophone ...

His notable albums included “Alligator Bogaloo,” “Lou Donaldson at His Best” and “Wailing With Lou.” Donaldson would open his shows with a cool, jazzy jam from 1958, “Blues Walk.” ...

A pop-up statement on Donaldson's website reads, "The Family of Sweet Poppa Lou Donaldson sadly confirms his death on November 9, 2024. A private service will be held.Thank you for your support of Lou ...