The rest of the set finds Donaldson working with larger groups, starting with 1957's Lou Takes Off. Strictly a blowing session, the four extended performances allow Donald Byrd, Curtis Fuller, and ...

Lou Donaldson, the alto saxophonist best known for as a “leading voice” of "hard bop," has died on Saturday (Nov. 9) at age 98 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Creating the soundtrack of an era His masterful work with Blue Note Records produced albums that became essential listening for anyone serious about jazz and its cultural significance. The 1958 ...

Jazz album: “The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-1960” by Lou Donaldson, released in 2003 on Mosaic Records. Explore the largest collection of jazz recordings @ All About ...